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Selaginella intermedia (Blume) Spring var. intermedia
Family Name: | Selaginellaceae |
Common Name: | Spikemoss |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Clubmoss & Spikemoss) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is a small sub-erect to ascending plant with scale-like leaves, much branched at the main stem. |
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Cultivation | It grows well in constant moist media, under shade with high humidity condition. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
Propagation Method | Division |
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Others
Master ID | 31824 |
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Species ID | 6224 |
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