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Selaginella erythropus
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Clubmosses & spikemosses

Selaginella erythropus

Names

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Chinese红柄卷柏
Scientific nameSelaginella erythropus (Mart.) Spring

About this species

Selaginella erythropus is a species of spike moss in the family Selaginellaceae. It is native to Central and tropical South America, and may be native or introduced in the West Indies. It has been introduced to Tanzania. It grows up to 30–40 cm (12–16 in) in height, and the upper surface of the fronds is green and the underside is a bright, ruby red color. It likes plentiful water and humidity and enjoys temperatures of 10–24 °C (50–75 °F).

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLycopodiopsida
OrderSelaginellales
FamilySelaginellaceae
GenusSelaginella

In Suriname

4Records in Suriname
1963First record
1980Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini2

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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