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Selaginella stellata

Starry Spikemoss
Also known as: Lycopodioides galeottii (Spring) Kuntze +11 more
  • Lycopodioides galeottii (Spring) Kuntze
  • Lycopodium amazonicum Natterer ex Spring
  • Lycopodium stellatum Willd. ex Spreng.
  • Selaginella calcarata A.Braun
  • Selaginella galeottii Spring
  • Selaginella mandaiana Underw. & Benedict
  • Selaginella mandaiana Underw. & Benedict ex Graustein
  • Selaginella parkeri var. stellata (Spring) Baker
  • Selaginella poeppigiana var. mexicana Spring
  • Selaginella schottii Kuntze
  • Selaginella schottii Kunze
  • Selaginella stolonifera var. stellata Spring

Selaginella stellata (commonly known as Starry Spikemoss) is a plant within the Selaginellaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela

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)
Hawaii

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