Stalked Spikemoss
Selaginella substipitata
- Native to:
- Colombia, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Windward Is.
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods
- Family:
- Selaginellaceae
- Genus:
- Selaginella
- Species:
- Selaginella substipitata
- USDA Symbol:
- SESU3
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, humid forest environments