Status:
valid
Authors:
Warm. ex Willis
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Peradeniya) 1: 235 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275231
Common Names
- Selaginella willisii
- Willisia Selaginella
- Willis's Selaginella
Description
Willisia selaginoides (also called Selaginella willisii, among many other common names) is a species of spikemoss in the Selaginellaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Willisia selaginoides is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with 4 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Thin, long leaves with yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Willisia selaginoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Willisia selaginoides
Willisia selaginoides is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Willisia selaginoides FAQ
What type of soil does Willisia selaginoides prefer?
Willisia selaginoides prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Willisia selaginoides?
Willisia selaginoides prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the best way to propagate Willisia selaginoides?
Willisia selaginoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Species in the Willisia genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,