Selaginella kraussiana
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| Selaginella kraussiana | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Lycopodiophyta |
| Class: | Selaginellopsida |
| Order: | Selaginellales |
| Family: | Selaginellaceae |
| Genus: | Selaginella |
| Species: | S. kraussiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Selaginella kraussiana (Kuntze) A. Braun [1] |
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Selaginella kraussiana, sometimes known by the common names of Krauss's spikemoss and African clubmoss, is a clubmoss found naturally in the Canary Islands, the Azores and parts of mainland Africa [1].
[edit] Invasive plant
S. kraussiana is listed on the New Zealand National Pest Plant Accord since it is an invasive species. It is common in many parts of New Zealand where it forms dense mats in shaded areas.[2]
[edit] Cultivation
S. kraussiana is cultivated for ornamental purposes[3] and cultivars include:
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Seginella kraussiana, illustrating greener coloration when grown in brighter light.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Selaginella kraussiana". Flora of Northern Ireland. Ulster Museum. http://www.habitas.org.uk/flora/species.asp?item=2007. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ^ Flora of New Zealand
- ^ "Selaginella kraussiana (Kunze) A. Braun". Germplasm Resources Information Network. http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?407059.
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