Medicinal Spikemoss
Selaginella involvens
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Daderot
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods
- Family:
- Selaginellaceae
- Genus:
- Selaginella
- Species:
- Selaginella involvens
- USDA Symbol:
- SEIN7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas