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dwarf spikemoss

Scientific Name: Selaginella arbuscula

Family: Selaginellaceae

Category: Lycopod

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Selaginella rupestris and Selaginella arbuscula: Dwarf Spikemoss

This page provides information on two species of spikemoss: Selaginella rupestris and Selaginella arbuscula, both commonly known as Dwarf Spikemoss. Other common names include Rock Spike-moss and Ledge Spikemoss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Selaginellaceae
  • Selaginella rupestris Synonyms: Lycopodium rupestre, Bryodesma rupestre (L.) Sojk
  • Selaginella arbuscula Synonyms: Lycopodium arbuscula, Lycopodium arbusculum, Lycopodium menziesii, Lycopodium pennigerum

Distribution and Habitat

  • Selaginella rupestris is found in dry, rocky places.
  • Selaginella arbuscula has been observed in locations such as the Makawao Forest Reserve on Maui, Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics

  • These plants are described as forbs/herbs, which are non-woody plants that are not grasses.

Note: The provided text contains mentions of Selaginella krausii brownii and Selaginella tamariscina 'Snow Top'. Further research would be needed to properly describe those specific species, varieties, or cultivars.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some *Selaginella* species may be kept in terrariums, where they may be accessible to reptiles or amphibians kept as pets.