Selaginella longipinna

electric fern
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Lycophytes
Class: Lycopodiopsida
Order: Selaginellales
Family: Selaginellaceae
Genus: Selaginella
Species:
S. longipinna
Binomial name
Selaginella longipinna
Synonyms[3]
  • Selaginella flabellata var. brevispica (Domin) F.M.Bailey
  • Selaginella longipinna var. brevispica Domin

Selaginella longipinna, commonly known as the electric fern, is a plant in the spike moss family Selaginellaceae. It is endemic to northeastern Queensland, growing in rainforest and closed forest from Cooktown to near Mission Beach, including the Atherton Tablelands. It is a terrestrial plant forming a dense cover to 40 cm (16 in) high, often near streams.[4][5]

Conservation

This species is listed by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science as least concern.[1] As of 7 January 2023, it has not been assessed by the IUCN.

References

  1. ^ a b "Species profile—Selaginella longipinna". Queensland Department of Environment and Science. Queensland Government. 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Selaginella longipinna". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Selaginella longipinna Warb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  4. ^ Jermy, A.C.; Holmes, J.S. (2022). Wheeler, A.M. (ed.). "Selaginella longipinna". Flora of Australia. Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment: Canberra. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  5. ^ A.R.Field; C.J.Quinn; F.A.Zich (2022). "Selaginella longipinna". Australian Tropical Ferns and Lycophytes. Australian Tropical Herbarium, Cairns; Australian Biological Resources Study, Canberra. Retrieved 7 January 2023.