About Selaginella plana (Desv. ex Poir.) Hieron.
Nomenclature
Selaginella plana, with the full scientific name Selaginella plana (Desv. ex Poir.) Hieron., is commonly called the Asian spikemoss. It is a lycophyte that is native to tropical Asia.
Native Distribution in Asia
This species occurs across tropical Asian regions, including India, Indochina, and the Malay Archipelago.
Native Distribution in Africa
It also has native populations growing in Tanzania.
Introduced Range
It has been introduced to the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico and Cuba.
