Lycopodium fastigiatum

Lycopodium fastigiatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Lycopodiophyta
Class:	Lycopodiopsida
Order:	Lycopodiales
Family:	Lycopodiaceae
Genus:	Lycopodium
Species:	L. fastigiatum
Binomial name
Lycopodium fastigiatum R.Br. 1810
Synonyms[1]
Synonymy Lycopodium arcitenensis Herter Lycopodium berggrenii (Nessel) Herter Lycopodium clavatum var. fastigiatum (R. Br.) Benth. Lycopodium curvifolium Col. 1888 not Kunze (1835) Lycopodium decurrens Col. 1896 not R. Br (1810) Austrolycopodium fastigiatum (R. Br.) Holub Lycopodium scopulosum Col.

Lycopodium fastigiatum, commonly known as alpine club moss or mountain club moss, is a species of club moss native to New Zealand and Australia.^[2][3] It has an upright, much branched and conifer-like appearance, and can grow up to 10 cm (4 in) high.

Lycopodium fastigiatum is widespread across New Zealand including Stewart, Chatham, Adams, Auckland, and Campbell Islands. It has also been found in the Australian States of Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. It grows in mountainous, alpine areas to scrubland. In cold conditions it can have a bright orange appearance.^[4]

References

1. Family Lycopodiaceae, genus Lycopodium; world species list
2. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network: Lycopodium fastigiatum
3. Atlas of Living Australia
4. "Lycopodium fastigiatum". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 2012-05-13.