Deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, dry shade plants, groundcovers, medicinal plants, plants from china, rabbit resistant plants, xeriscaping plants, evergreen perennials, ferns and allies, fairy. Ruby red spikemoss selaginella erythropus sanguinea another exciting new spikemoss color with a form of growth like the krauss spikemoss, but wildly distinctive with its dark green upper face of the leaves and ruby red underneath, which would show up well in pots or hanging baskets. Selaginella are very diverse in their size and in the ways in which they grow. Its requirements are high humidity as well as medium lighting.
Names of selaginella tamariscina in various languages of the world are also given. The plants database includes the following 60 species of selaginella. Selaginella tamariscina herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Ruby red club moss, red spike moss selaginella erythropus ruby red is a beautiful choice for terrariumlike setups and vivariums. Selaginella erythropusa very uncommon spike moss highly prized for its blood red underside. The plants vary widely in appearanceranging from soft, mosslike forms to creeping, twining, and caespitose. Selaginella, depending upon the variety, may be a creeping, climbing, or trailing plant. Selaginella erythropus sanguinea ruby red club mossruby. These spores on germination produce male and female gametophytes x respectively which in turn developing upon the strobilus of parent produce antherozoids and egg in. Erect plant up to 3040 cm tall with bright red main stem which is unbranched for up to 25 cm. Looks much like a fern and is closely related to them. The soil shouldnt stay dripping wet, but it shouldnt completely dry out.
Our quest was to 1 determine the origin of bizonoplasts, 2 explore developm. For more multimedia, look at selaginella erythropus on wikimedia commons. Selaginella is a sporophytic plant 2x and produces two different types of spores i. Selaginella erythropus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Selaginella plants are great as groundcovers near hostas, solomons seal, and other boldfoliaged perennials. Download scientific diagram the changes in bizonoplasts of selaginella. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes.
Selaginella erythropus ruby red how to take care of selaginella water often ill make this simple for you. They range in size from 510 cm to 23 m in the tropics. Plants profile for selaginella willdenowii willdenows. Selaginella, ruby red selaginella selaginella erythropus. Selaginella species are creeping or ascendant plants with simple, scalelike leaves microphylls on branching stems from which roots also arise. Jan 05, 2009 selaginella, ruby red selaginella sanguinea selaginella erythropus by mgarr jan 5, 2009 7. Selaginella is the sole genus from the family selaginellaceae and the order selaginellales. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. The changes in bizonoplasts of selaginella erythropus growing. Many can be found growing wild in tropical america, asia, china, japan, north america, mexico, south africa and australia. Selaginella erythropus plants were initially purchased from. Selaginella moellendorffii gemmiferous spikemoss for sale. Retail walkin store curbside pickup only click to learn more about pickup. Researchers depend on model systems to answer questions related to all aspects of biology.
Selaginella definition of selaginella by merriamwebster. Firstly, find any container or cups, for me i bought this at world farm, a transluscent cup. The delicate tropical fernlike appearance of this ruby red spikemoss or selaginella erythropus sanguinea, belies its tough and hardy character. In this case, the leaves on the side of the axis away from the surface are called upperside leaves, and those on the side toward the surface are called underside. Daves garden plantscout lists four sources for this plant. Selaginellas definition of selaginellas by the free. Similar to their close relatives, selaginella plants develop strobili, spikelike reproductive organs that form on fertile branches. Selaginella uncinata peacock moss, peacock spikemoss, blue spikemoss. View picture of selaginella, ruby red selaginella sanguinea selaginella erythropus at daves garden. Selaginella plants are great as groundcovers near hostas, solomons seal. The plant list includes 670 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus selaginella.
Selaginella erythropus is a species of plant in the selaginellaceae family, endemic to tanzania, and the yucatan and belize to colombia. Selaginella definition at, a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms and translation. Selaginella is the sole remaining genus from a once far more diverse group of plants. Selaginella moellendorffii gemmiferous spikemoss for. Its bright red stems accent the upright leaflets and dark green tops. Native to south africa, this small, creeping species. Selaginella article about selaginella by the free dictionary. Selaginella erythropus sanguinea ruby red club moss common name. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Ruby red club moss selaginella erythropus sanguinea. Six shades of selaginella many of us have had our hearts broken by this temperamental and delicate mistress.
Characterization of chloroplast iridescence in selaginella erythropus. Selaginella erythropus sanguinea ruby red club moss. Selaginella is the only living genus of the order selaginellales and is commonly known as spike moss or small club moss. Selaginella doederleinii herb uses, benefits, cures, side. In other words we may call it as heterosporous plant. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 26616606 with original publication details. Named after its distinct foliage, which is dark green on top with a ruby red underside. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Under cooler growing conditions the stems are bright red as well as the under side of the leaves. Under optimal conditions the underside will be a ruby red color, contrasting nicely with the green to dark green surface coloration. Golden club moss selaginella kraussiana is a popular species. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Selaginella erythropus a very uncommon spike moss highly prized for its blood red underside. For a species to be effectively used as a model, it needs to have certain biological characteristics, such as the ability to be easily and quickly grown, and.
Our quest was to 1 determine the origin of bizonoplasts, 2 explore. Tanzania lushoto district amani nursery swamp garden, 18 july 1930, greenway 2289. Any of numerous often creeping or prostrate vascular plants of the genus selaginella that bear spores, have small scalelike leaves, and are closely. It all starts with nothing more than an innocent glance at the garden center, but then you feel compelled to feel her velvety foliage against the back of your hands. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. Under normal growing conditions, only the underside of the leaves is reddish. Selaginellas definition of selaginellas by the free dictionary. On oct 3, 2019, kell from northern california, ca zone 9b wrote. Ruby red club moss selaginella erythropus sanguinea we love ruby red club moss for its unique coloring and mounding habit. Each stele is made up of diarch centre of origin on the inside, later cells are added.
Humidity was kept at 85%, temperature at 25c and lighting was provided by a mixture of cool and. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Humidity was kept at 85%, temperature at 25c and lighting was provided. Selaginella definition is any of a genus selaginella of mosslike lower tracheophytes that are related to or grouped with the club mosses and have scalelike leaves and produce onecelled sporangia containing both megaspores and microspores.
During dry weather in its native habitat, its stems curl into a tight ball, uncurling only when. Selaginella erythropus plants were initially purchased from siamgreenculture accessed 25 june 2018 and cultivated within the department of biological sciences at the university of bristol, uk, while being grown in humiditycontrolled environments. In this paper, i describe five new species of selaginella from brazil s. In frostfree regions, it will stay that way thru the winter, in colder regions the fronds will turn orangeypink to bronze. List of various diseases cured by selaginella tamariscina. The plant list includes a further 77 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus selaginella. Although slow growing, it does well with plenty of moisture and medium to lower light levels. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. We offer several of the easytogrow perennial woodland selaginella species. Download scientific diagram habitat and morphology of selaginella erythropus. Spring is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus selaginella family selaginellaceae. Origin, south africa, south america, north america, asia, australasia.
Selaginella shows considerable variation in size, symmetry and morphology. List of various diseases cured by selaginella doederleinii. Majority are dorsiventral, prostrate and creeping fig. I know that overwatering is the leading cause of houseplant homicide, but selaginella likes it nice and damp. Ruby red moss is a popular plant due to the unique coloration of its foliage. Selaginella erythropus ruby red is a beautiful choice for terrariumlike setups and vivariums. A very slow grower, this patch of mine growing in my side garden as a ground cover is almost two years. The specific epithet is derived from the latin pellucidus, meaning. Selaginella is the sole genus of vascular plants in the family selaginellaceae, the spikemosses. Selaginella erythropus sanguinea plant information online. Selaginella care growing tips for spike moss green and vibrant. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Transforming selaginella apoda into a major model species. Native to variable climates including north carolina from tropical to dry and from sun to shade. This is a basic simple cultivation setup for selaginella erythropus. It is an evergreen, spreading groundcover that is winter hardy in zone 6, once established. Gardenality is a gardeningcentric site made by gardeners for gardeners with tools that enhance any gardening for the expert to the weekend gardener.
Selaginella a genus of plants of the division lycopodiophyta. Ang selaginella sakop sa kabanay nga selaginellaceae selaginella mao ang ika kahenera nga sa kabanay nga selaginellaceae matang nga nahiubos. The evergreen fronds are bright green spring to summer, turning darker in fall. There have been a number of attempts to date the evolution of the family selaginellaceae and most figures tend to estimate their evolution to. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. How selaginella doederleinii is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Names of selaginella doederleinii in various languages of. Names of selaginella tamariscina in various languages of. Gemmiferous spikemoss selaginella moellendorffii zones 7 to 10 is an easytogrow species from china that bears tiny plantlets that drop off and form new colonies. The plants vary widely in appearanceranging from soft, mosslike forms to creeping, twining, and caespitose forms. How selaginella tamariscina is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.
The stems of some twining tropical species reach 20 m in length. Under optimal conditions the underside will be a ruby red color, contrasting nicely with the green. It grows up to 3040 cm in height with a bright red main stem. Below are the steps for an easy and fun way to cultivate your selaginella erythropus.
The stems are aerial, horizontally creeping on the substratum as in selaginella kraussiana, sub erect selaginella trachyphylla or erect as in selaginella erythropus. Mostly they are herbaceous perennials, however, a few are annuals selaginella pygmaea. The bizonoplast and photosynthetic efficiency in the deepshade plant selaginella erythropus. Home spike moss selaginella research guides at new york. Lycopodium lepidophyllum is a species of desert plant in the spikemoss family selaginellaceae. Tetragonostachys has a tendency for stem and leaves close to the substrate surface to be morphologically different from those on the side away from the substrate. Selaginella moellendorffii aka gemmiferous spikemoss. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Selaginella erythropus ruby red club moss buce plant. The genus selaginella is classified in the division lycophyta, which includes the numerous plants commonly known as clubmosses and spike mosses. Characterization of chloroplast iridescence in selaginella. Its easy to grow, and is actually not a fern despite its lacy fronds, low and spreading habit. Lee 24 proposed that the waxy cuticle, which is the origin of the structural colour. Selaginella definition of selaginella by the free dictionary.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in selaginella tamariscina. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in selaginella doederleinii. During dry weather in its native habitat, its stems curl into a tight ball, uncurling only when exposed to moisture.