Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
zanclophyllum
ID:
1109391

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Wilce

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 3: 108 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108729



Common Names

  • Lycopodium zanclophyllum
  • Staghorn clubmoss
  • Stag's horn clubmoss


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Description

Lycopodium zanclophyllum (also called Zanclophyllum Lycopodium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic fern native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has long, divided fronds that are divided into two parts, with the lower part having a shield-like shape. It is found growing in humid forests, often in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium zanclophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lycopodium zanclophyllum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodium zanclophyllum is a fern that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Lycopodium zanclophyllum

Lycopodium zanclophyllum can be found in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a rare fern and is usually found in moist, shady places.

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