Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudich.
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 283 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109015
Common Names
- Handsome Clubmoss
- Handsome Lycopodium
- Handsome Ground Pine
Description
Lycopodium venustulum (also called Handsome Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen, terrestrial plant. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has a short stem and small, delicate leaves that are arranged in a rosette. The leaves are light green in color and have a club-like texture.
Uses & Benefits
Lycopodium venustulum is a species of clubmoss that is used in ornamental gardening and as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lycopodium venustulum var. verticale W.H.Wagner
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lycopodium venustulum is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, yellowish-brown spore. The seedlings of Lycopodium venustulum are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycopodium venustulum is a hardy, low-maintenance terrestrial fern that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by spores. To propagate by division, simply divide the plant into several smaller clumps and replant them in the soil. To propagate by spores, collect the spores from the plant and spread them on the soil. The spores will germinate and grow into new plants.
Where to Find Lycopodium venustulum
Lycopodium venustulum is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and bogs.
Species in the Lycopodium genus
Lycopodium japonicum,
Lycopodium annotinum,
Lycopodium casuarinoides,
Lycopodium clavatum,
Lycopodium complanatum,
Lycopodium obscurum,
Lycopodium sitchense,
Lycopodium veitchii,
Lycopodium zanclophyllum,
Lycopodium hildebrandtii,
Lycopodium alpinum,
Lycopodium dendroideum,
Lycopodium digitatum,
Lycopodium erubescens,
Lycopodium sabinaefolium,
Lycopodium tristachyum,
Lycopodium venustulum,
Lycopodium volubile,
Lycopodium dubium,
Lycopodium alboffii,
Lycopodium confertum,
Lycopodium gayanum,
Lycopodium magellanicum,
Lycopodium paniculatum,
Lycopodium staudtii,
Lycopodium habereri,
Lycopodium thyoides,
Lycopodium jussiaei,
Lycopodium vestitum,
Lycopodium madeirense,
Lycopodium platyrhizoma,
Lycopodium multispicatum,
Lycopodium montanum,
Lycopodium lagopus,
Lycopodium hickeyi,
Lycopodium goudotii,
Lycopodium juniperoideum,
Lycopodium subarcticum,
Lycopodium deuterodensum,
Lycopodium scariosum,
Lycopodium rimbachii,
Lycopodium papuanum,
Lycopodium fawcettii,
Lycopodium nikoense,
Lycopodium assurgens,
Lycopodium erectum,
Lycopodium fastigiatum,
Lycopodium cryptomerianum,
Lycopodium berggrenii,
Lycopodium suffruticosum,
Species in the Lycopodiaceae family