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Phlegmariurus polydactylus

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Species of spore-bearing plant

Phlegmariurus polydactylus
Conservation status

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Lycophytes
Class: Lycopodiopsida
Order: Lycopodiales
Family: Lycopodiaceae
Genus: Phlegmariurus
Species: P. polydactylus
Binomial name
Phlegmariurus polydactylus
(B.Øllg.) B.Øllg.
Synonyms
  • Huperzia polydactyla B.Øllg.

Phlegmariurus polydactylus is a species of plant in the family Lycopodiaceae. It is characterized by its slender, creeping stems, and spear-shaped leaves. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. ^ Navarrete, H.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Huperzia polydactyla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T43712A10822769. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43712A10822769.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (August 2019). "Phlegmariurus polydactylus". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. 8.10. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
Taxon identifiers
Phlegmariurus polydactylus
Huperzia polydactyla


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