Selaginella kraussiana

Cladus: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Subdivisio: Lycopodiophyta
Classis: Lycopodiopsida
Ordo: Selaginellales
Familia: Selaginellaceae
Genus: Selaginella
Species: Selaginella kraussiana

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].

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]

Cultivation

S. kraussiana is cultivated for ornamental purposes[3] and cultivars include:

'Aurea'
'Brownii'
'Gold Tips'

References

^ a b "Selaginella kraussiana". Flora of Northern Ireland. Ulster Museum. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
^ Flora of New Zealand
^ "Selaginella kraussiana (Kunze) A. Braun". Germplasm Resources Information Network.