🌿Native Nature

staghorn clubmoss

Palhinhaea cernua

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Lycopodiopsida ›Order: Lycopodiales ›Family: Lycopodiaceae ›Genus: Palhinhaea

About

Palhinhaea cernua, synonym Lycopodiella cernua, is a plant in the family Lycopodiaceae, commonly known as the staghorn clubmoss. The Hawaiian name for the plant is wāwaeʻiole, or "rat's foot". It has a substantial number of scientific synonyms in several genera. The genus Palhinhaea is accepted in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I), but not in other classifications which submerge the genus in Lycopodiella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of staghorn clubmoss?
The scientific name of staghorn clubmoss is Palhinhaea cernua.
What is the conservation status of staghorn clubmoss?
The staghorn clubmoss has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does staghorn clubmoss belong to?
staghorn clubmoss belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does staghorn clubmoss belong to?
staghorn clubmoss belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does staghorn clubmoss belong to?
staghorn clubmoss belongs to the class Lycopodiopsida.
What order does staghorn clubmoss belong to?
staghorn clubmoss belongs to the order Lycopodiales.
What family does staghorn clubmoss belong to?
staghorn clubmoss belongs to the family Lycopodiaceae.
What genus does staghorn clubmoss belong to?
staghorn clubmoss belongs to the genus Palhinhaea.