Selaginella willdenowii
| Selaginella willdenowii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Lycopodiophyta |
| Class: | Isoetopsida |
| Order: | Selaginellales |
| Family: | Selaginellaceae |
| Genus: | Selaginella |
| Species: | S. willdenowii |
| Binomial name | |
| Selaginella willdenowii (Desv. ex Poir.) Baker | |
Selaginella willdenowii is a species of spikemoss known by the common names Willdenow's spikemoss[1][2] and peacock fern,[3] due to its iridescent blue leaves.[4][5] It is not a true fern.
Selaginella willdenowii is sometimes listed as Selaginella willdenovii.[6] It is sold as an aquatic plant at chain pet stores in the US under the name "peacock fern" though the name is misspelled on the packaging as Selaginella wildenowii.
References
- ↑ Selaginella willdenovii — Willdenow's Spikemoss, Encyclopedia of Life
- ↑ Selaginella willdenowii, USDA Plants Database
- ↑ Nature's Palette - the Scienc of Plant Color by David Lee
- ↑ Function of blue iridescence in tropical understorey plants by Thomas et al; 25 October 2010
- ↑ Leaves change colors under different lighting: Selaginella ferns, asknature.org
- ↑ Peacock fern Selaginella willdenovii, Fact Sheet, Weeds of Australia, Biosecurity Queensland Edition
External links
- glow-in-the-light ferns by daniela rambaldini; 19 May 2011
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