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Krauss' spikemoss

Selaginella kraussiana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America and Oceania, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Jamaica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Lycopodiopsida (Lycopodiopsida)

Order

Selaginellales (Selaginellales)

Species

Selaginella kraussiana (Krauss' spikemoss)

Names in Other Languages

French Sélaginelle des jardiniers

Portuguese selaginela

Similar Species in Selaginella

Selaginella rupestris

Selaginella selaginoides

Least Concern

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Toothed-leaved Clubmoss

Selaginella denticulata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Krauss' spikemoss?

The scientific name of Krauss' spikemoss is Selaginella kraussiana. It belongs to the genus Selaginella.

Where does Krauss' spikemoss live?

Krauss' spikemoss is found in Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Jamaica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, France, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway.

What family does Krauss' spikemoss belong to?

Krauss' spikemoss (Selaginella kraussiana) belongs to the genus Selaginella, which is part of the taxonomic family Selaginellaceae.

What kingdom does Krauss' spikemoss belong to?

Krauss' spikemoss (Selaginella kraussiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Krauss' spikemoss?

The closest relatives of Krauss' spikemoss in the genus Selaginella include Creeping Spikemoss, Dwarf Spikemoss, mountain spike-moss, northern spike-moss, Toothed-leaved Clubmoss.