English: African clubmoss; Krauss' spikemoss; Krauss's clubmoss.
Clades:
Selaginellaceae.
Region: Macaronesia, south and east Africa, Azores; introduced in Britain, New Zealand, Australia.
Habitat: shaded areas; minimum temperature of 5°C; prefers a sheltered spot in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained acid or neutral soil.
Use: ornamental.
BotanyFern; evergreen; perennial; 5 cm high; low-growing, forming dense mats; spreading via rooting stems.
Leaves: primitive, fern-like.