Selaginella revoluta Baker
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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 10-30 cm long, ± creeping, with rhizophores. Leaves contiguous. Lateral leaves lanceolate, asymmetric, 5 X 2 mm, unequal at base, margins ciliate toward base. Median leaves ovate, less asymmetric, ciliate. Strobili irregularly quadrangular, 3-10 X 1.5 mm diam.; sporophylls triangular, carinate. Rare on rocky cliffs in lowland forests.