Selaginella epirrhizos Spring
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Authority
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
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Family
Selaginellaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Plants terrestrial. Stems 20-40 cm long, ± creeping, with rhizophores, the branches 1-3-furcate, the main axes and primary ramifications with leaves clearly separated, the leaves contiguous on ultimate ramifications, sometimes slightly overlapping. Lateral leaves lanceolate, somewhat falcate, 4 - 5 X 2 mm, unequal at base, with ciliate and dentate margins. Median leaves distinctly smaller, unequal, with dentate margins. Strobilus quadrangular, 6-12 X 1.5 mm; sporophylls distinct from leaves. In understory of very humid forests at low altitudes.