Selaginella plana
Selaginella plana, commonly known as the Asian spikemoss,[1] is a lycophyte native to tropical Asia.
Asian spikemoss | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Lycophytes |
Class: | Lycopodiopsida |
Order: | Selaginellales |
Family: | Selaginellaceae |
Genus: | Selaginella |
Species: | S. plana |
Binomial name | |
Selaginella plana | |
Distribution
Selaginella plana occurs in tropical regions of Asia, including India, Indochina, and the Malay Archipelago. Native populations are also present in Tanzania.[2] The species was introduced to Puerto Rico and Cuba.[3][4]
References
- "Selaginella plana". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- "Selaginella plana". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- Plants Profile for Selaginella plana (Asian spikemoss)
- Invasive Species Compendium | Selaginella plana
External links
- Media related to Selaginella plana at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Selaginella plana at Wikispecies
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