Selaginella plana
(Desv.) Hieron
Asian spikemoss, Cyperus clunmoss
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSelaginella plana, commonly known as the Asian spikemoss, is a lycophyte native to tropical Asia.
Description
A shrubby fern. It grows 20-60 cm tall. It has underground runners or rhizomes. The fronds are scaly and divided into 3.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, East Africa, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
It can be grown by cuttings or division.
Synonyms
Lycoperdum planum Desv.and others
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
