Scientific Name

Selaginella chrysocaulos (Hook. & Grev.) Spring


Other Names


Life Form

Spike moss


Family

Selaginallaceae



Image by - Saroj Kasaju
Usages

Medicine - Plant paste applied to cuts and woulds.


Native to

Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan


Habitat

Subtropical biome.


Conservation Status

Not evaluated



Plant Description

Evergreen erect 5-25cm

Stems branched from near base or from lower part upward, pinnately branched, stramineous, unbranched main stem 1-2(-5) cm tall, 0.5-1 mm in diameter.

Axillary leaves on branches asymmetrical, narrowly ovate or narrowly elliptic, 2-3 × 1-1.4 mm, base exauriculate, margin ciliolate (at base)