Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
thyoides
ID:
1113940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 5: 18 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001113278



Common Names

  • Thyoides Clubmoss
  • Lycopodium thyoides
  • Thyme-leaved Clubmoss


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Description

Lycopodium thyoides (also called Atlantic Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a fern native to the southeastern United States. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 30 cm long. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium thyoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural air filter, as it is able to absorb pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycopodium thyoides has small yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, while the seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodium thyoides is a fern that is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in an area with high humidity and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). It can be propagated from spores, but this is a slow process and may take up to two years to produce a mature plant.

Where to Find Lycopodium thyoides

Lycopodium thyoides is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Species in the Lycopodium genus

Lycopodium japonicum, Lycopodium annotinum, Lycopodium casuarinoides, Lycopodium clavatum, Lycopodium complanatum, Lycopodium obscurum, Lycopodium sitchense, Lycopodium veitchii, Lycopodium zanclophyllum, Lycopodium hildebrandtii, Lycopodium alpinum, Lycopodium dendroideum, Lycopodium digitatum, Lycopodium erubescens, Lycopodium sabinaefolium, Lycopodium tristachyum, Lycopodium venustulum, Lycopodium volubile, Lycopodium dubium, Lycopodium alboffii, Lycopodium confertum, Lycopodium gayanum, Lycopodium magellanicum, Lycopodium paniculatum, Lycopodium staudtii, Lycopodium habereri, Lycopodium thyoides, Lycopodium jussiaei, Lycopodium vestitum, Lycopodium madeirense, Lycopodium platyrhizoma, Lycopodium multispicatum, Lycopodium montanum, Lycopodium lagopus, Lycopodium hickeyi, Lycopodium goudotii, Lycopodium juniperoideum, Lycopodium subarcticum, Lycopodium deuterodensum, Lycopodium scariosum, Lycopodium rimbachii, Lycopodium papuanum, Lycopodium fawcettii, Lycopodium nikoense, Lycopodium assurgens, Lycopodium erectum, Lycopodium fastigiatum, Lycopodium cryptomerianum, Lycopodium berggrenii, Lycopodium suffruticosum,

Species in the Lycopodiaceae family

References