Plant Family: Selaginellaceae – 743 Species in Genus Selaginella

Discovering the Selaginellaceae Family

As I delve into the fascinating world of plant families, I find myself captivated by the Selaginellaceae family. This ancient group of plants, often overshadowed by flowering plants and ferns, holds a unique place in our ecosystem. Comprising primarily the genus Selaginella, this family is rich in diversity and ecological significance. Join me as I explore the key features, importance, and the intriguing varieties of the Selaginellaceae family.

Understanding Selaginellaceae

The Selaginellaceae family, commonly known as the spikemoss family, includes plants that resemble mosses and ferns but belong to a distinct group known as lycophytes. What fascinates me is how these plants have survived for millions of years, showcasing remarkable adaptations to different environments. Their resilience speaks to the heart of botanical evolution.

Features of Selaginellaceae

One of the most striking characteristics of the Selaginellaceae family is its diversity in form and habitat. Plants within this family can be found in a variety of environments, from tropical rainforests to arid deserts. The leaves of Selaginella species often appear scale-like and can vary in color from bright green to reddish-brown. This visual appeal is not just for aesthetics; the leaf structure plays a crucial role in water conservation and photosynthesis.

Another notable feature is the reproductive strategy of Selaginella. Unlike most flowering plants, which reproduce through seeds, these plants utilize spores. This spore-based reproduction is an ancient method that dates back to the early days of plant evolution. I find it fascinating how these plants have maintained such an ancient reproductive strategy while adapting to modern environments.

Ecological Importance

The ecological importance of the Selaginellaceae family cannot be overstated. As I learn more about these plants, I realize they play critical roles in their ecosystems. For instance, they often thrive in shaded, moist areas, contributing to soil stabilization and preventing erosion. Their ability to absorb and retain water helps maintain humidity levels in their surroundings, which is essential for other plants and organisms.

Moreover, Selaginella species are significant in the carbon cycle. By capturing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, they contribute to reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This aspect is particularly relevant today as we face climate change challenges. Understanding the role of Selaginella in carbon sequestration highlights the need to protect these ancient plants and their habitats.

Selaginella species

When I delve into the Selaginellaceae family, the most prominent genus that stands out is Selaginella. Within this genus, there are over 700 species, each exhibiting unique adaptations and characteristics:

1. Selaginella aboriginalis C.Schulz & Homberg
2. Selaginella acanthonota Underw.
3. Selaginella acanthostachys Baker
4. Selaginella achotalensis Shelton & Caluff
5. Selaginella aculeatifolia Valdespino
6. Selaginella acutifolia (Stolze) Valdespino
7. Selaginella adunca A.Braun ex Hieron.
8. Selaginella aenea Warb.
9. Selaginella afrorum (Milde ) Hieron.
10. Selaginella agioneuma Valdespino & C.López
11. Selaginella aitchisonii Hieron.
12. Selaginella alampeta M.Kessler & A.R.Sm.
13. Selaginella albociliata P.S.Wang
14. Selaginella albolineata A.R.Sm.
15. Selaginella algida Jie Yang bis & X.C.Zhang
16. Selaginella alligans Hieron.
17. Selaginella alopecuroides Baker
18. Selaginella alstonii G.Heringer, Salino & Valdespino
19. Selaginella altheae Valdespino
20. Selaginella alutacea Spring
21. Selaginella amazonica Spring
22. Selaginella amblyphylla Alston
23. Selaginella amoena Linden
24. Selaginella anaclasta Alston ex Crabbe & Jermy
25. Selaginella anceps (C.Presl) C.Presl
26. Selaginella andrewsii Jermy & J.S.Holmes
27. Selaginella angustifolia Valdespino
28. Selaginella angustiramea F.Muell. & Baker
29. Selaginella apoda (L.) C.Morren
30. Selaginella apoensis Hieron.
31. Selaginella applanata A.Braun
32. Selaginella arbuscula (Kaulf.) Spring
33. Selaginella arbusculoides J.W.Moore
34. Selaginella arenaria Baker
35. Selaginella arenicola Underw.
36. Selaginella argentea (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Spring
37. Selaginella aristata Spring
38. Selaginella arizonica Maxon
39. Selaginella armata Baker
40. Selaginella arrecta A.R.Sm.
41. Selaginella arsenei Weath.
42. Selaginella arsiclada Valdespino
43. Selaginella arthritica Alston
44. Selaginella articulata (Kunze) Spring
45. Selaginella ascillifolia Alderw.
46. Selaginella asperula Mart. ex Spring
47. Selaginella asplundii Crabbe & Jermy
48. Selaginella asprella Maxon
49. Selaginella atimonanensis B.C.Tan & Jermy
50. Selaginella atirrensis Hieron.
51. Selaginella auquieri Bizzarri
52. Selaginella auriculata Spring
53. Selaginella australiensis Baker
54. Selaginella austro-orientalis H.J.Wei & X.M.Zhou
55. Selaginella axillifolia Alderw.
56. Selaginella ayitiensis Valdespino
57. Selaginella bahiensis Spring
58. Selaginella balansae (A.Braun) Hieron.
59. Selaginella balfourii Baker
60. Selaginella bamleri Hieron.
61. Selaginella banksii Alston
62. Selaginella barnebyana Valdespino
63. Selaginella basipilosa Valdespino
64. Selaginella beccariana Baker
65. Selaginella behrmanniana Hieron.
66. Selaginella beitelii A.R.Sm.
67. Selaginella bemarahensis Stefanović & Rakotondr.
68. Selaginella bernoullii Hieron.
69. Selaginella bifida Delmail
70. Selaginella biformis A.Braun ex Kuhn
71. Selaginella bigelovii Underw.
72. Selaginella birarensis Kuhn
73. Selaginella bisulcata Spring
74. Selaginella blepharodella Valdespino
75. Selaginella blepharophylla Alston
76. Selaginella bluuensis Alderw.
77. Selaginella bodinieri Hieron. ex Christ
78. Selaginella bombycina Spring
79. Selaginella boninensis Baker
80. Selaginella boomii Valdespino
81. Selaginella boschai Hieron.
82. Selaginella bracei Hieron. ex O.C.Schmidt
83. Selaginella brachyblepharis Alderw.
84. Selaginella braunii Baker
85. Selaginella breedlovei Valdespino
86. Selaginella brevifolia Baker
87. Selaginella brevipes A.Braun
88. Selaginella breweriana A.R.Sm.
89. Selaginella breynii Spring
90. Selaginella breynioides Baker
91. Selaginella brigitteana Valdespino
92. Selaginella brisbanensis F.M.Bailey
93. Selaginella brooksii Hieron.
94. Selaginella bryophila M.Kessler & A.R.Sm.
95. Selaginella bryopteris (L.) Baker
96. Selaginella buchholzii Hieron.
97. Selaginella buergersiana Hieron.
98. Selaginella burbidgei Baker
99. Selaginella burkei Hieron.
100. Selaginella cabrerensis Hieron.
101. Selaginella calceolata Jermy
102. Selaginella calcicola Hieron.
103. Selaginella calostachya (Hook. & Grev.) Alston
104. Selaginella calosticha Spring
105. Selaginella caluffii Shelton
106. Selaginella canaliculata (L.) Spring
107. Selaginella cardiophylla Valdespino
108. Selaginella carinata R.M.Tryon
109. Selaginella carioi Hieron.
110. Selaginella carnea Alderw.
111. Selaginella carnerosana T.Reeves
112. Selaginella cataphracta (Willd.) Spring
113. Selaginella cataractarum Alston
114. Selaginella cathedrifolia Spring
115. Selaginella caudata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring
116. Selaginella cavernaria Caluff & Shelton
117. Selaginella cavifolia A.Braun
118. Selaginella cesatii Hieron.
119. Selaginella chaetoloma Alston
120. Selaginella chaii Jermy
121. Selaginella cheiromorpha Alston
122. Selaginella chevalieri Hieron. ex Bonap.
123. Selaginella chiapensis A.R.Sm.
124. Selaginella chionoloma Alston ex Crabbe & Jermy
125. Selaginella christii Hieron.
126. Selaginella chrysocaulos (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
127. Selaginella chrysoleuca Spring
128. Selaginella chrysorrhizos Spring
129. Selaginella chuweimingii X.M.Zhou, Z.R.He, Liang Zhang & Li Bing Zhang
130. Selaginella ciliaris (Retz.) Spring
131. Selaginella cinerascens A.A.Eaton
132. Selaginella coarctata Mart. ex Spring
133. Selaginella cochleata (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
134. Selaginella commutata Alderw.
135. Selaginella concinna (Sw.) Spring
136. Selaginella conduplicata Spring
137. Selaginella conferta T.Moore
138. Selaginella confusa Spring
139. Selaginella congoensis Alston
140. Selaginella contigua Baker
141. Selaginella convoluta (Arn.) Spring
142. Selaginella coonooriana R.D.Dixit
143. Selaginella copelandii Hieron.
144. Selaginella corallina (Riddell) Wilbur & Whitson
145. Selaginella cordifolia (Desv.) Spring
146. Selaginella coriaceifolia X.M.Zhou, N.T.Lu & Li Bing Zhang
147. Selaginella correae Valdespino
148. Selaginella corrugis Mickel & Beitel
149. Selaginella crassipes Spring
150. Selaginella crinita Valdespino
151. Selaginella cristalensis Shelton & Caluff
152. Selaginella cruciformis Crabbe & Jermy
153. Selaginella culverwellii N.R.Crouch
154. Selaginella cumingiana Spring
155. Selaginella cuneata Mickel & Beitel
156. Selaginella cuprea Ridl.
157. Selaginella cupressina (Willd.) Spring
158. Selaginella curtisii Ridl.
159. Selaginella cyclophylla A.R.Sm.
160. Selaginella dahlii Hieron.
161. Selaginella darmandvillei Alderw.
162. Selaginella dasyloma Alston
163. Selaginella davidi Franch.
164. Selaginella decipiens Warb.
165. Selaginella decomposita Spring
166. Selaginella decurrens Hieron.
167. Selaginella deflexa Brack.
168. Selaginella delicatissima A.Braun
169. Selaginella delicatula (Desv.) Alston
170. Selaginella dendricola Jenman
171. Selaginella densa Rydb.
172. Selaginella densiciliata X.M.Zhou, Liang Zhang & Bo Xu
173. Selaginella densifolia Spruce ex Hook.
174. Selaginella denticulata (L.) Spring
175. Selaginella denudata (Willd.) Spring
176. Selaginella devolii H.M.Chang, P.F.Lu & W.L.Chiou
177. Selaginella dianzhongensis X.C.Zhang
178. Selaginella dielsii Hieron.
179. Selaginella diffusa Spring
180. Selaginella digitata Spring
181. Selaginella distachya Cordem.
182. Selaginella distans Warb.
183. Selaginella doederleinii Hieron.
184. Selaginella dolichoclada Alston
185. Selaginella dorsicola Hosok.
186. Selaginella dosedlae Gilli
187. Selaginella douglasii (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
188. Selaginella dregei (C.Presl) Hieron.
189. Selaginella drepanophylla Alston
190. Selaginella × dualis Caluff & Shelton
191. Selaginella eatonii Hieron. ex Small
192. Selaginella echinata Baker
193. Selaginella eclipes W.R.Buck
194. Selaginella ecuadoriana Gilli
195. Selaginella effusa Alston
196. Selaginella elegantissima Warb.
197. Selaginella elmeri Hieron.
198. Selaginella engleri Hieron.
199. Selaginella epipubens Caluff & Shelton
200. Selaginella epirrhizos Spring
201. Selaginella erectifolia Spring
202. Selaginella eremophila Maxon
203. Selaginella erythropus (Mart.) Spring
204. Selaginella eschscholzii Hieron.
205. Selaginella estrellensis Hieron.
206. Selaginella eublepharis A.Braun ex Hieron.
207. Selaginella euclimax Crabbe & Jermy
208. Selaginella eurynota A.Braun
209. Selaginella exaltata (Kuntze) Spring
210. Selaginella exasperata Warb.
211. Selaginella exilis J.W.Moore
212. Selaginella expansa Sodiro
213. Selaginella extensa Underw.
214. Selaginella falcata (P.Beauv.) Spring
215. Selaginella fenixii Hieron.
216. Selaginella filicaulis Sodiro
217. Selaginella finitima Mickel & Beitel
218. Selaginella finium Alderw.
219. Selaginella firmula A.Braun
220. Selaginella firmuloides Warb.
221. Selaginella fissidentoides (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
222. Selaginella flabellata (L.) Spring
223. Selaginella flabellum (Desv.) Spring
224. Selaginella flacca Alston
225. Selaginella flagellata Spring
226. Selaginella flexuosa Spring
227. Selaginella fragilis A.Braun
228. Selaginella fragillima Silveira
229. Selaginella frondosa Warb.
230. Selaginella fruticulosa (Bory ex Willd.) Spring
231. Selaginella fuertesii Hieron.
232. Selaginella fulcrata (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Spring
233. Selaginella fulvicaulis Hieron.
234. Selaginella furcillifolia Hieron.
235. Selaginella ganguliana R.D.Dixit
236. Selaginella gastrophylla Warb.
237. Selaginella gaudichaudiana Spring
238. Selaginella geniculata (C.Presl) Spring
239. Selaginella germinans Valdespino & C.López
240. Selaginella gigantea Steyerm. & A.R.Sm.
241. Selaginella gioiae Valdespino
242. Selaginella glossophylla Crabbe & Jermy
243. Selaginella goudotiana Spring
244. Selaginella grabowskyi Warb.
245. Selaginella gracilis T.Moore
246. Selaginella gracillima (Kuntze) Spring ex Salomon
247. Selaginella grallipes Alston
248. Selaginella grandis T.Moore
249. Selaginella graniticola Jie Yang bis & X.C.Zhang
250. Selaginella griffithii Spring
251. Selaginella grisea Alston
252. Selaginella guatemalensis Baker
253. Selaginella guihaia X.C.Zhang
254. Selaginella gynostachya Valdespino
255. Selaginella gypsophila A.R.Sm. & T.Reeves
256. Selaginella haematodes (Kunze) Spring
257. Selaginella haenkeana Spring
258. Selaginella hainanensis X.C.Zhang & Noot.
259. Selaginella hallieri Alderw.
260. Selaginella hansenii Hieron.
261. Selaginella harrisii Underw. & Hieron.
262. Selaginella hartii Hieron.
263. Selaginella hartwegiana Spring
264. Selaginella helferi Warb.
265. Selaginella helicoclada Alston
266. Selaginella hellwigii Hieron.
267. Selaginella helvetica (L.) Spring
268. Selaginella hemicardia Valdespino
269. Selaginella heterodonton (Desv.) Hieron. ex Urb.
270. Selaginella heterostachys Baker
271. Selaginella hewittii Hieron.
272. Selaginella hildebrandtii A.Braun ex Kuhn
273. Selaginella hindsii Hieron.
274. Selaginella hirsuta Alston ex Crabbe & Jermy
275. Selaginella hirtifolia Valdespino
276. Selaginella hispida (Willd.) A.Br. ex Urb.
277. Selaginella hochreutineri Hieron.
278. Selaginella hoffmannii Hieron.
279. Selaginella hollrungii Hieron.
280. Selaginella homaliae A.Braun
281. Selaginella hordeiformis Baker
282. Selaginella horizontalis (C.Presl) Spring
283. Selaginella hosei Hieron.
284. Selaginella huehuetenangensis Hieron.
285. Selaginella humboldtiana A.Braun
286. Selaginella hyalogramma Valdespino
287. Selaginella idiospora Alston
288. Selaginella illecebrosa Alston
289. Selaginella imbricans A.R.Sm.
290. Selaginella imbricata (Forssk.) Spring ex Decne.
291. Selaginella inaequalifolia (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
292. Selaginella indica Tryon
293. Selaginella ingens Alston
294. Selaginella integrifolia Alderw.
295. Selaginella intermedia (Blume) Spring
296. Selaginella intertexta Spring
297. Selaginella involvens (Sw.) Spring
298. Selaginella iridescens X.C.Zhang & Y.R.Wang
299. Selaginella ivanii Shelton & Caluff
300. Selaginella jacquemontii Spring
301. Selaginella jagorii Warb.
302. Selaginella jiulongensis (H.S.Kung, Li Bing Zhang & X.S.Guo) M.H.Zhang & X.C.Zhang
303. Selaginella jugorum Hand.-Mazz.
304. Selaginella jungermannioides (Gaudich.) Spring
305. Selaginella kaernbachii Hieron.
306. Selaginella kalbreyeri Baker
307. Selaginella kanehirae Alston
308. Selaginella karimatae Alderw.
309. Selaginella karowtipuensis Valdespino
310. Selaginella keralensis R.D.Dixit
311. Selaginella kerstingii Hieron.
312. Selaginella ketra-ayam Alderw.
313. Selaginella kittyae Alderw.
314. Selaginella kivuensis Bizzarri
315. Selaginella kochii Hieron.
316. Selaginella kouytcheensis H.Lév.
317. Selaginella kraussiana (Kunze) A.Braun
318. Selaginella kriegeriana L.A.Góes
319. Selaginella krugii Hieron.
320. Selaginella kunzeana A.Braun
321. Selaginella kurzii Baker
322. Selaginella kusaiensis Hosok.
323. Selaginella labordei Hieron. ex Christ
324. Selaginella lacerata Warb.
325. Selaginella lanceolata Warb.
326. Selaginella landii Greenm. & N.Pfeiff.
327. Selaginella latifolia (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
328. Selaginella latupana Alderw.
329. Selaginella lauterbachii Hieron.
330. Selaginella laxa Spring
331. Selaginella laxifolia Baker
332. Selaginella lebongtandaiana Alderw.
333. Selaginella lechleri Hieron.
334. Selaginella ledermannii Hieron.
335. Selaginella leonardii O.C.Schmidt
336. Selaginella leoneensis Hieron.
337. Selaginella lepida Hieron.
338. Selaginella lepidophylla (Hook. & Grev.) Spring Plant FAQs: Rose Of Jericho – Selaginella Lepidophylla
339. Selaginella leptophylla Baker
340. Selaginella leucobryoides Maxon
341. Selaginella leucoloma Crabbe & Jermy
342. Selaginella leveriana Alston
343. Selaginella lewalleana Bizzarri
344. Selaginella limbata Alston
345. Selaginella lindenii Spring
346. Selaginella lindhardtii Hieron.
347. Selaginella lineariformis Jermy
348. Selaginella lineolata Mickel & Beitel
349. Selaginella lingulata Spring
350. Selaginella llanosii Hieron.
351. Selaginella lobbii Veitch ex A.Braun
352. Selaginella longiaristata Hieron.
353. Selaginella longiciliata Hieron.
354. Selaginella longipes Alderw.
355. Selaginella longipinna Warb.
356. Selaginella longirostris Alderw.
357. Selaginella longissima Baker
358. Selaginella longistrobilina P.S.Wang, X.Y.Wang & Li Bing Zhang
359. Selaginella lonko-batu Hieron. & Alderw.
360. Selaginella loriai Hieron.
361. Selaginella ludovicianum A.Braun
362. Selaginella lutchuensis Koidz.
363. Selaginella luzonensis Hieron.
364. Selaginella lyallii (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
365. Selaginella lychnuchus Spring
366. Selaginella macilenta Baker
367. Selaginella macrathera Weath.
368. Selaginella macroblepharis Warb.
369. Selaginella macrostachya (Spring) Spring
370. Selaginella magnafornensis Valdespino & C.López
371. Selaginella magnifica Warb.
372. Selaginella mairei H.Lév.
373. Selaginella mannii Baker
374. Selaginella marahuacae A.R.Sm.
375. Selaginella marginata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Spring
376. Selaginella marinii Stefanović & Rakotondr.
377. Selaginella marosensis Alderw.
378. Selaginella martensii Spring
379. Selaginella maxima Alderw.
380. Selaginella mayeri Hieron.
381. Selaginella mazaruniensis Jenman
382. Selaginella megalura Hieron.
383. Selaginella megaphylla Baker
384. Selaginella megastachya Baker
385. Selaginella melanesica Kuhn
386. Selaginella mendoncae Hieron.
387. Selaginella menziesii (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
388. Selaginella meridensis Alston
389. Selaginella mickelii Valdespino
390. Selaginella microdendron Baker
391. Selaginella microdonta A.C.Sm.
392. Selaginella microphylla (Kunth) Spring
393. Selaginella microtus A.Braun
394. Selaginella miniatospora (Dalzell) Baker
395. Selaginella minima Spring
396. Selaginella minutifolia Spring
397. Selaginella mittenii Baker
398. Selaginella mixteca Mickel & Beitel
399. Selaginella moellendorffii Hieron.
400. Selaginella molleri Hieron.
401. Selaginella molliceps Spring
402. Selaginella mollis A.Braun
403. Selaginella monodii Alston
404. Selaginella monospora Spring
405. Selaginella monticola Valdespino
406. Selaginella moraniana Valdespino & C.López
407. Selaginella moratii W.Hagemann & Rauh
408. Selaginella morgani Zeiller
409. Selaginella moritziana Spring
410. Selaginella mortoniana Crabbe & Jermy
411. Selaginella mosorongensis Hieron.
412. Selaginella moszkowskii Hieron.
413. Selaginella mucronata G.Heringer, Salino & Valdespino
414. Selaginella mucugensis Valdespino
415. Selaginella muelleri Baker
416. Selaginella muscosa Spring
417. Selaginella mutica D.C.Eaton
418. Selaginella myosuroides (Kaulf.) Spring
419. Selaginella myosurus (Sw.) Alston
420. Selaginella myriostachya Valdespino, C.López & L.A.Góes
421. Selaginella nana (Desv.) Spring
422. Selaginella nanophylla Valdespino, C.López & L.A.Góes
423. Selaginella nanuzae Valdespino
424. Selaginella neblinae A.R.Sm.
425. Selaginella neei Hieron.
426. Selaginella negrosensis Hieron.
427. Selaginella neocaledonica Baker
428. Selaginella × neomexicana Maxon
429. Selaginella neospringiana Valdespino
430. Selaginella nipponica Franch. & Sav.
431. Selaginella nivea Alston
432. Selaginella njamnjamensis Hieron.
433. Selaginella nothohybrida Valdespino
434. Selaginella novae-guineae Hieron.
435. Selaginella novae-hollandiae (Sw.) Spring
436. Selaginella novoleonensis Hieron.
437. Selaginella nubigena J.P.Roux
438. Selaginella nummularia Warb.
439. Selaginella nummulariifolia Ching
440. Selaginella oaxacana Spring
441. Selaginella obovata S.Y.Dong
442. Selaginella obtusa (P.Beauv.) Spring
443. Selaginella odishana Sarv.K.Singh, P.K.Shukla & N.K.Dubey
444. Selaginella opaca Warb.
445. Selaginella ophioderma Valdespino & C.López
446. Selaginella orbiculifolia Shelton & Caluff
447. Selaginella oregana D.C.Eaton
448. Selaginella orientali-chinensis Ching & C.F.Zhang ex Hao Wei Wang & W.B.Liao
449. Selaginella orizabensis Hieron.
450. Selaginella ornata (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
451. Selaginella ornithopodioides (L.) Spring
452. Selaginella osaensis A.Rojas
453. Selaginella ostenfeldii Hieron.
454. Selaginella ovifolia Baker
455. Selaginella oviformis Alderw.
456. Selaginella padangensis Hieron.
457. Selaginella palauensis Hosok.
458. Selaginella pallescens (C.Presl) Spring
459. Selaginella pallida Spring
460. Selaginella pallidissima Spring
461. Selaginella palmiformis Alston ex Crabbe & Jermy
462. Selaginella palu-palu F.M.Bailey
463. Selaginella panurensis Baker
464. Selaginella papillosa Valdespino
465. Selaginella parachrysocaulos M.H.Zhang & X.C.Zhang
466. Selaginella parishii Underw.
467. Selaginella parkeri (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
468. Selaginella parviarticulata W.R.Buck
469. Selaginella parvifolia Alderw.
470. Selaginella paxii Hieron.
471. Selaginella pedata Klotzsch
472. Selaginella pellucidopunctata Valdespino
473. Selaginella pennata (D.Don) Spring
474. Selaginella pentagona Spring
475. Selaginella permutata Hieron.
476. Selaginella perottetii Spring
477. Selaginella perpusilla Baker
478. Selaginella peruviana (Milde ) Hieron.
479. Selaginella pervillei Spring
480. Selaginella petelotii Alston
481. Selaginella phanotricha Baker
482. Selaginella phiara Valdespino, C.López & L.A.Góes
483. Selaginella philippina Spring
484. Selaginella philipsonii (Jermy & J.M.Rankin) Valdespino
485. Selaginella phillipsiana (Hieron.) Alston
486. Selaginella picta A.Braun ex Baker
487. Selaginella pilifera A.Braun
488. Selaginella pilosula Alderw.
489. Selaginella plagiochila Baker
490. Selaginella plana (Desv.) Hieron.
491. Selaginella plumieri Hieron.
492. Selaginella plumosa (L.) C.Presl
493. Selaginella poeppigiana (Hook. & Grev.) Splitg.
494. Selaginella polita Ridl.
495. Selaginella polymorpha Badré
496. Selaginella polyptera Valdespino
497. Selaginella polystachya (Warb.) Hieron.
498. Selaginella popayanensis Hieron.
499. Selaginella poperangensis Hieron. ex Rech.
500. Selaginella porelloides (Lam.) Spring
501. Selaginella porphyrospora A.Braun
502. Selaginella posewitzii Hieron.
503. Selaginella potaroensis Jenman
504. Selaginella praestans Alston
505. Selaginella praetermissa Alston
506. Selaginella prasina Baker
507. Selaginella presliana Spring
508. Selaginella pricei B.C.Tan & Jermy
509. Selaginella procera Alston
510. Selaginella producta Baker
511. Selaginella prolifera Valdespino
512. Selaginella proniflora (Lam.) Baker
513. Selaginella propinqua Alderw.
514. Selaginella prostrata (H.S.Kung) Li Bing Zhang
515. Selaginella protensa Alston
516. Selaginella proxima R.M.Tryon
517. Selaginella pruskiana Valdespino
518. Selaginella pseudopaleifera Hand.-Mazz.
519. Selaginella pseudotamariscina X.C.Zhang & C.W.Chen
520. Selaginella pseudovolkensii Hosok.
521. Selaginella psittacorrhyncha Valdespino
522. Selaginella pubens A.R.Sm.
523. Selaginella puberulipes Alderw.
524. Selaginella pubescens (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Spring
525. Selaginella pubimarginata Valdespino
526. Selaginella pulvinata (Hook. & Grev.) Maxim.
527. Selaginella pygmaea (Kaulf.) Alston
528. Selaginella qingchengshanensis Li Bing Zhang & X.M.Zhou
529. Selaginella quadrifaria Alston
530. Selaginella quadrivenulosa Alderw.
531. Selaginella rachipterygia Valdespino, Cornejo & C.López
532. Selaginella radiata (Aubl.) Baker
533. Selaginella radicata (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
534. Selaginella raiateensis J.W.Moore
535. Selaginella ramosii Hieron.
536. Selaginella ramosissima Baker
537. Selaginella rasoloheryi Rakotondr.
538. Selaginella raynaliana Tardieu
539. Selaginella rechingeri Hieron.
540. Selaginella reflexa Underw.
541. Selaginella reineckei Hieron.
542. Selaginella remotifolia Spring
543. Selaginella repanda (Desv.) Spring
544. Selaginella reticulata (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
545. Selaginella revoluta Baker
546. Selaginella rhodostachya Baker
547. Selaginella ribae Valdespino
548. Selaginella ridleyi Baker
549. Selaginella rivalis Ridl.
550. Selaginella robinsonii Alderw.
551. Selaginella rodriguesiana Baker
552. Selaginella roesickeana Hieron.
553. Selaginella rolandi-principis Alston
554. Selaginella roraimensis Baker
555. Selaginella rosea Alston
556. Selaginella rossii (Baker) Warb.
557. Selaginella rostrata Valdespino
558. Selaginella rothertii Alderw.
559. Selaginella rotundifolia Spring
560. Selaginella roxburghii (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
561. Selaginella royenii Alston
562. Selaginella rugulosa Ces.
563. Selaginella rupestris (L.) Spring
564. Selaginella rupincola Underw.
565. Selaginella rzedowskii Lorea-Hern.
566. Selaginella sajanensis Stepanov & Sonnikova
567. Selaginella sakuraii H.Miller
568. Selaginella salazariae Valdespino
569. Selaginella salinoi L.A.Góes & G.Heringer
570. Selaginella saltuicola Valdespino
571. Selaginella sambasensis Hieron.
572. Selaginella sambiranensis Stefanović & Rakotondr.
573. Selaginella sandvicensis Baker
574. Selaginella sandwithii Alston
575. Selaginella sanguinolenta (L.) Spring
576. Selaginella sarawakensis Hieron.
577. Selaginella sartorii Hieron.
578. Selaginella scabrida Ridl.
579. Selaginella scabrifolia Ching & Chu H.Wang
580. Selaginella scalariformis A.C.Sm.
581. Selaginella schaffneri Hieron.
582. Selaginella schatteburgiana Hieron.
583. Selaginella schefferi Hieron.
584. Selaginella schiedeana A.Braun
585. Selaginella schizobasis Baker
586. Selaginella schlechteri Hieron.
587. Selaginella schultesii Alston ex Crabbe & Jermy
588. Selaginella schumannii Hieron.
589. Selaginella scopulorum Maxon
590. Selaginella sechellarum Baker
591. Selaginella seemannii Baker
592. Selaginella selaginoides (L.) P.Beauv. ex Schrank & Mart.
593. Selaginella selangorensis Bedd. ex Ridl.
594. Selaginella sellowii Hieron.
595. Selaginella sematophylla Valdespino, G.Heringer & Salino
596. Selaginella semicordata (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Spring
597. Selaginella sepikensis Hieron.
598. Selaginella sericea A.Braun
599. Selaginella serpens (Desv.) Spring
600. Selaginella serratosquarrosa Quansah
601. Selaginella serrulata (Desv.) Spring
602. Selaginella sertata Spring
603. Selaginella sespillifolia Brownlie
604. Selaginella setchellii O.C.Schmidt
605. Selaginella shabaensis Bizzarri
606. Selaginella shakotanensis (Franch. ex Takeda) Miyabe & Kudô
607. Selaginella siamensis Hieron.
608. Selaginella sibirica (Milde ) Hieron.
609. Selaginella silvestris Aspl.
610. Selaginella simplex Baker
611. Selaginella simpokakensis Hieron.
612. Selaginella sinensis (Desv.) Spring
613. Selaginella singalanensis Hieron.
614. Selaginella sinuosa (Desv.) Alston
615. Selaginella smithiorum Valdespino
616. Selaginella sobolifera A.R.Sm.
617. Selaginella societatis J.W.Moore
618. Selaginella solomonii Valdespino
619. Selaginella sonneratii Hieron.
620. Selaginella soyauxii Hieron.
621. Selaginella spanielema Alston
622. Selaginella sparsifolia (Desv.) Badré
623. Selaginella speciosa A.Braun
624. Selaginella squamulosa Valdespino
625. Selaginella squarrosa Baker
626. Selaginella standleyi Maxon
627. Selaginella stauntoniana Spring
628. Selaginella stellata Spring
629. Selaginella stenophylla A.Braun
630. Selaginella steyermarkii Alston
631. Selaginella stipulata (Blume) Spring
632. Selaginella stolleana Hieron.
633. Selaginella stomatoloma Valdespino
634. Selaginella striata Caluff & Shelton
635. Selaginella strigosa Bedd.
636. Selaginella strobiformis Warb.
637. Selaginella suavis (Spring) Spring
638. Selaginella subalpina Alderw.
639. Selaginella subcalcarata Alderw.
640. Selaginella subchaetoloma X.M.Zhou, Li Bing Zhang & Z.R.He
641. Selaginella subcordata A.Braun ex Kuhn
642. Selaginella subdiaphana (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Spring
643. Selaginella subeffusa Shalimov & X.C.Zhang
644. Selaginella subisophylla Jermy
645. Selaginella submonospora Shalimov & X.C.Zhang
646. Selaginella subrugosa Mickel & Beitel
647. Selaginella subserpentina Alderw.
648. Selaginella subspinulosa Spring
649. Selaginella subsplendens C.Presl
650. Selaginella substipitata Spring
651. Selaginella subtrisulcata Alderw.
652. Selaginella subvaginata X.C.Zhang & Shalimov
653. Selaginella suffruticosa Alderw.
654. Selaginella sulcata (Desv.) Spring ex Mart.
655. Selaginella sungemagneana Alderw.
656. Selaginella surucucusensis L.A.Góes & E.L.M.Assis
657. Selaginella tama-montana Seriz.
658. Selaginella tamariscina (P.Beauv.) Spring
659. Selaginella tanyclada Alston ex Crabbe & Jermy
660. Selaginella tarda Mickel & Beitel
661. Selaginella taylorii Valdespino
662. Selaginella temehaniensis J.W.Moore
663. Selaginella tenella (P.Beauv.) Spring
664. Selaginella tenera (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
665. Selaginella tenerrima A.Braun ex Kuhn
666. Selaginella tenuifolia Spring
667. Selaginella tenuissima Fée
668. Selaginella tereticaulos (Desv.) Spring
669. Selaginella terezoana Bautista
670. Selaginella thomensis Alston
671. Selaginella thurnwaldiana Hieron.
672. Selaginella thysanophylla A.R.Sm.
673. Selaginella tibetica Ching & S.K.Wu
674. Selaginella tomentosa Spring
675. Selaginella torricelliana Alderw.
676. Selaginella tortipila A.Braun
677. Selaginella trachyphylla (Warb.) A.Braun ex Hieron.
678. Selaginella trichoclada Alston
679. Selaginella trisulcata Aspl.
680. Selaginella truncata A.Braun
681. Selaginella trygonoides Valdespino
682. Selaginella tuberculata Spruce ex Baker
683. Selaginella tuberosa B.McAlpin & Lellinger
684. Selaginella tyleri A.C.Sm.
685. Selaginella tylophora Alderw.
686. Selaginella uliginosa (Labill.) Spring
687. Selaginella umbrosa Lem. ex Hieron.
688. Selaginella uncinata (Desv.) Spring
689. Selaginella undata Shelton & Caluff
690. Selaginella underwoodii Hieron.
691. Selaginella unilateralis Spring
692. Selaginella urquiolae Caluff & Shelton
693. Selaginella usterii Hieron.
694. Selaginella utahensis Flowers
695. Selaginella vaginata Spring
696. Selaginella valdepilosa Baker
697. Selaginella valida Alston
698. Selaginella vanderystii Bizzarri
699. Selaginella vardei H.Lév.
700. Selaginella velutina Ces.
701. Selaginella ventricosa Valdespino & C.López
702. Selaginella vernicosa Baker
703. Selaginella versatilis A.R.Sm.
704. Selaginella versicolor Spring
705. Selaginella vestiens Baker
706. Selaginella vestita Alderw.
707. Selaginella victoriae W.Bull
708. Selaginella vieillardii Warb.
709. Selaginella viridangula Spring
710. Selaginella viridissima Weath.
711. Selaginella viridula (Bory ex Willd.) Spring
712. Selaginella viticulosa Klotzsch
713. Selaginella vogelii Spring
714. Selaginella volkensii Hieron.
715. Selaginella volubilis Alston
716. Selaginella vonroemeri Alderw.
717. Selaginella wahauensis Hieron.
718. Selaginella wallacei Hieron.
719. Selaginella wallichii (Hook. & Grev.) Spring
720. Selaginella wangpeishanii Li Bing Zhang, H.He & Q.W.Sun
721. Selaginella wariensis Hieron.
722. Selaginella watsonii Underw.
723. Selaginella wattii Baker
724. Selaginella weatherbiana R.M.Tryon
725. Selaginella weinlandii Hieron.
726. Selaginella whitmeei Baker
727. Selaginella wightii Hieron.
728. Selaginella willdenowii (Desv.) Baker
729. Selaginella wilsonii Hieron.
730. Selaginella wolfii Sodiro
731. Selaginella wrightii Hieron.
732. Selaginella wurdackii Alston
733. Selaginella wuyishanensis K.W.Xu, X.M.Zhou & Y.F.Duan
734. Selaginella xanthoneura Valdespino
735. Selaginella xipholepis Baker
736. Selaginella xiphophylla Baker
737. Selaginella yemensis (Sw.) Spring
738. Selaginella yunckeri Alston
739. Selaginella zahnii Hieron.
740. Selaginella zartmanii Valdespino, C.López & A.M.Sierra
741. Selaginella zechii Hieron.
742. Selaginella zhangii S.Y.Dong
743. Selaginella zollingeriana Spring

Cultivating Selaginella

If you’re interested in cultivating Selaginella in your garden, you’re in for a treat. These plants prefer shady, humid environments, making them ideal for terrariums or shaded garden beds. As I’ve discovered, they thrive in well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Regular misting helps maintain the humidity they crave.

Moreover, Selaginella species are relatively low-maintenance, making them suitable for beginners. However, it’s crucial to keep an eye on water levels, as they don’t tolerate drought well. Watching them thrive in my garden has been incredibly rewarding.

Conclusion

The Selaginellaceae family, particularly the genus Selaginella, represents an essential aspect of our planet’s biodiversity. Their unique adaptations, ecological significance, and aesthetic appeal make them worthy of appreciation and protection. As I continue to learn about these plants, I’m reminded of the intricate connections within our ecosystems and the importance of preserving these ancient lineages. Whether you’re a seasoned botanist or a casual plant lover, I encourage you to explore the world of Selaginellaceae and appreciate its contributions to our environment.