Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
veitchii
ID:
1108012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 16: 141. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107350



Common Names

  • Veitch's Clubmoss
  • Ground Pine
  • Running Pine


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Description

Lycopodium veitchii (also called Veitch's Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a clubmoss native to East Asia. It is an evergreen clubmoss, meaning that it retains its leaves year-round. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium veitchii, commonly known as Veitch's clubmoss, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shelter and shade in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycopodium veitchii has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodium veitchii is a hardy fern that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by spores. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. Spores should be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Lycopodium veitchii

Lycopodium veitchii is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

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