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Selaginella stellata, also recognized by its common name, starry spikemoss or starry spike-moss, is a species of spikemoss of the family Selaginellaceae. It is a type of lycopod that grows naturally in Mexico and Central American countries like Guatemala and Belize and can also be found in the state of Hawaii.

Distribution

Spikemoss can be found in a number of places in a variety of climates. In North America alone, individuals of the genus Selaginella have been discovered in tropical habitats like those in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as well as the more arctic habitats in areas of Greenland. Selaginella stellata in particular is native to Central America and Mexico. In the United States it was introduced to equatorial state of Hawaii. There the individuals of this species can be found along the trails ‘Akaka Falls State Park as well as the valleys of the Hamakua coast.

Habitat and ecology

Members of the genus Selaginella are terrestrial plants that grow in a different types of habitats, though, most grow in damp shady areas of tropical forests. They are herbaceous and can be perennials or annuals. Starry spikemoss plants are mossy, fern-like perennials that can be found growing over cliffs and on the side of trails. According to the USDA PLANTS Database, they are considered "nonhydrophytes" and therefore can be found in wetlands but this is not considered common.

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