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Selaginella kraussiana (Kunze) A.Braun
Family Name: | Selaginellaceae |
Common Name: | Mat spike-moss, Trailing Selaginella, Krauss' Spikemoss |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Clubmoss & Spikemoss) |
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Plant Growth Form | Creeper |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | South Africa |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
Master ID | 31382 |
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Species ID | 5779 |
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