Selaginella plana
Asian Spikemoss, Asian Spikemoss, Cyperus Clubmoss
Also known as: Lycopodium canaliculatum var. pallidius Hook. & Arn. +14 more
- Lycopodium canaliculatum var. pallidius Hook. & Arn.
- Lycopodium durvillaei Bory
- Lycopodium nemorum Desv.
- Lycopodium pellucidum Desv.
- Lycopodium pellucidum Desv. ex Poir.
- Lycopodium planum Desv.
- Lycopodium planum Desv. ex Poir.
- Selaginella bellula T.Moore
- Selaginella caudata var. durvillaei (Bory) Spring
- Selaginella caudata var. guichenotii Spring
- Selaginella durvillaei (Bory) A.Braun ex Kuhn
- Selaginella guichenotii (Spring) Hieron.
- Selaginella herpocaulos var. acuminata Alderw.
- Selaginella inaequalifolia var. perelegans (T.Moore) Baker
- Selaginella perelegans T.Moore
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Selaginellaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Selaginella plana (commonly known as Asian spikemoss or Cyperus Clubmoss) is a herbaceous perennial within the Selaginellaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia and the Pacific. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Vanuatu
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Florida, Guyana, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Tanzania, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.