Selaginellaceae · Selaginella

Selaginella tenera

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala

Plant Details

Scientific name
Selaginella tenera
Genus
Selaginella
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Undergrowth of coffee estates at 1000 m and undergrowth of forests of Western Ghats
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Selaginellaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

About Selaginella tenera

Selaginella tenera is a herb belonging to the Selaginellaceae family (SELAGINELLA OR SMALL CLUB MOSS FAMILY). It is typically found in undergrowth of coffee estates at 1000 m and undergrowth of forests of western ghats. It is native to India.

Illustration representing the Selaginellaceae family
Botanical family

Selaginellaceae

Selaginella Or Small Club Moss Family

Selaginella tenera belongs to the Selaginellaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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