Creeping Spikemoss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile, Germany, and United States.

🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Lycopodiopsida (Lycopodiopsida)

Order

Selaginellales (Selaginellales)

Family

Selaginellaceae

Genus

Selaginella

Species

Selaginella apoda (Creeping Spikemoss)

Names in Other Languages

German Wiesen-Moosfarn

Similar Species in Selaginella

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Krauss' spikemoss

Selaginella kraussiana

Not Evaluated

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mountain spike-moss

Selaginella densa

Not Evaluated

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northern spike-moss

Selaginella selaginoides

Least Concern

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Toothed-leaved Clubmoss

Selaginella denticulata

Least Concern

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Dwarf Spikemoss

Selaginella rupestris

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping Spikemoss?

The scientific name of Creeping Spikemoss is Selaginella apoda. It belongs to the genus Selaginella.

Where does Creeping Spikemoss live?

Creeping Spikemoss is found in Distributed across Chile, Germany, and United States.. Countries include Chile, Germany, United States.

What family does Creeping Spikemoss belong to?

Creeping Spikemoss (Selaginella apoda) belongs to the genus Selaginella, which is part of the taxonomic family Selaginellaceae.

What kingdom does Creeping Spikemoss belong to?

Creeping Spikemoss (Selaginella apoda) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Creeping Spikemoss?

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