Selaginella arbuscula (Kaulf.) Spring

Hawaiian names: Lepelepeamoa, lepelepe a moaEnglish names: Branched spikemoss, Dwarf spikemossSelaginellaceae (Spikemoss family)Range: Hawaiian Islands (all the main islands except Niihau and Kahoolawe); Marquesas Islands (Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, Ua Pou, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, and Fatu Hiva); Society Islands; Ualan; and Vanikoro (Santa Cruz Island)Oahu (Cultivated)Ex-situ. Growing with other native ferns and plants in a "Native Hawaiian Fern Garden."Closeupwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/16684271344/in/photolist...The Hawaiian name Lepelepe a moa means "comb like that of a chicken." In Hawaii nei, lelelepe a moa are used with roses in lei work in modern times.EtymologyThe generic name Selaginella is from the Latin selago, an ancient name for some species of Lycopodium, or club mosses.The specific epithet arbuscula is from the Latin meaning "diminutive tree," alluding to the plant resembling a small tree or bush.

Hawaiian names: Lepelepeamoa, lepelepe a moaEnglish names: Branched spikemoss, Dwarf spikemossSelaginellaceae (Spikemoss family)Range: Hawaiian Islands (all the main islands except Niihau and Kahoolawe); Marquesas Islands (Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, Ua Pou, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, and Fatu Hiva); Society Islands; Ualan; and Vanikoro (Santa Cruz Island)Oahu (Cultivated)Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/22066887121/in/photostream/The Hawaiian name Lepelepe a moa means "comb like that of a chicken." In Hawaii nei, lelelepe a moa are used with roses in lei work in modern times.EtymologyThe generic name Selaginella is from the Latin selago, an ancient name for some species of Lycopodium, or club mosses.The specific epithet arbuscula is from the Latin meaning "diminutive tree," alluding to the plant resembling a small tree or bush.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Selaginella_arbuscula