About Selaginella delicatula
Selaginella delicatula is a species of spikemoss that is native to the wet tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It was first described in 1932 by Alston. As an epiphyte, it grows on other plants and thrives in a diverse range of countries including India, China, and Vietnam. The species is widely accepted and found throughout its native range.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Selaginella delicatula
- Genus
- Selaginella
- Family
- SELAGINELLACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ശീവോതി
Botanical family
Selaginellaceae
SELAGINELLA OR SMALL CLUB MOSS FAMILY
Selaginella delicatula belongs to the Selaginellaceae family.
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