Medicinal SpikemossSelaginella involvens
Also known as Tree Spikemoss
Selaginella involvens is an Asian spikemoss, known for its remarkable resurrection abilities. It curls tightly when dry, preserving foliage, and unfurls upon rehydration.
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Photos of Medicinal Spikemoss (Selaginella involvens)
Medicinal Spikemoss Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Medicinal Spikemoss
- Tree Spikemoss
Synonyms
- Lycopodioides involvens (Sw.) Kuntze
- Lycopodium caulescens Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.
- Lycopodium involvens Sw.
- Lycopodium microstachyum Desv.
- Selaginella bellula Ces.
- Selaginella caudispica Alderw.
- Selaginella caulescens (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Spring
- Selaginella homomorpha Klotzsch ex Milde
- Selaginella japonica T.Moore
- Selaginella merrillii Alderw.
- Selaginella microstachya Warb.
- Selaginella pachystachys Koidz.
- Selaginella peltata C.Presl
- Selaginella polyura Warb.
- Selaginella pseudostauntoniana Pamp.
- Selaginella striolata Warb.
- Selaginella warburgii Hieron.
Medicinal Spikemoss Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Lycopodiopsida |
| order | Selaginellales |
| family | Selaginellaceae |
| genus | Selaginella |
| species | Selaginella involvens |