Selaginella plana, commonly known as the Asian spikemoss,[1] is a lycophyte native to tropical Asia.
| Asian spikemoss | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Lycophytes |
| Class: | Lycopodiopsida |
| Order: | Selaginellales |
| Family: | Selaginellaceae |
| Genus: | Selaginella |
| Species: | S. plana
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| Binomial name | |
| Selaginella plana | |
Distribution edit
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 edit
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Selaginella plana". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "Selaginella plana". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ Plants Profile for Selaginella plana (Asian spikemoss)
- ^ Invasive Species Compendium | Selaginella plana
External links edit
Media related to Selaginella plana at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Selaginella plana at Wikispecies
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