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Selaginella ludoviciana

Gulf Spikemoss
Also known as: Diplostachyum ludovicianum (A.Braun) Small +15 more
  • Diplostachyum ludovicianum (A.Braun) Small
  • Lycopodioides ludoviciana (A.Braun) Kuntze
  • Lycopodium apothecium Bevis ex Heynh.
  • Lycopodium louisianum Link ex Courtin
  • Lycopodium lousianum Link ex Courtin
  • Lycopodium ludovicianum A.Braun
  • Lycopodium ludovicianum Courtin
  • Selaginella albidula var. macrostachya (A.Braun) Hieron.
  • Selaginella albiduta var. macrostachya Hieron.
  • Selaginella apoda subsp. major A.Braun
  • Selaginella apoda var. ludoviciana (A.Braun) B.F.Hansen & Wunderlin
  • Selaginella apotheca A.Braun
  • Selaginella apothecia Stansb.
  • Selaginella apothecium Bevis ex Heynh.
  • Selaginella apothesa A.Braun
  • Selaginella apus var. denticulata Spring

Indigenous to North America, Selaginella ludoviciana (commonly known as Gulf Spikemoss) is a plant belonging to the Selaginellaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi

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)
Arkansas

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