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Selaginella braunii

Arborvitae Fern, Braun's Spike Moss
Other regional names: Braun's Spikemoss +2 more
  • Braun's Spikemoss
  • Chinese Lace Fern Spike Moss
  • Treelet Spike Moss
Also known as: Lycopodioides braunii (Baker) Kuntze +2 more
  • Lycopodioides braunii (Baker) Kuntze
  • Selaginella braunii f. hieronymi (Alderw.) Alderw.
  • Selaginella hieronymi Alderw.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Selaginellaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Selaginella braunii (commonly known as Arborvitae-Fern or Braun's spike-moss) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Selaginellaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Selaginella genus, encompassing over 700 species globally.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Costa Rica, Georgia, India, Jamaica, Louisiana, North Carolina, Queensland

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