Dwarf Spikemoss

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Lycopodiopsida (Lycopodiopsida)

Order

Selaginellales (Selaginellales)

Family

Selaginellaceae

Genus

Selaginella

Species

Selaginella rupestris (Dwarf Spikemoss)

Names in Other Languages

French sélaginelle des rochers

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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Creeping Spikemoss

Selaginella apoda

Not Evaluated

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Toothed-leaved Clubmoss

Selaginella denticulata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Spikemoss?

The scientific name of Dwarf Spikemoss is Selaginella rupestris. It belongs to the genus Selaginella.

Where does Dwarf Spikemoss live?

Dwarf Spikemoss is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Norway, United States.

What family does Dwarf Spikemoss belong to?

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

What kingdom does Dwarf Spikemoss belong to?

Dwarf Spikemoss (Selaginella rupestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Spikemoss?

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