Selaginella magna (Selaginellaceae), a new species from China
, but can be differentiated by its erect main stem, rhizophores restricted to rhizomes and stolons, and the absence of auricles at the base of both ventral and axillary leaves. Its triangular frond-like leafy stem with an acuminate apex confers a high degree of distinguishability in its natural habitat.
Authors
- Hong‐Jin Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3679-6683)
- Shuang-Quan Zheng
- Bin Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0735-228X)
- Yong-Jun Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9181-381X)
- Shi-Pin Chen
- Hou-Hua Fu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6905-4280)
Institutions
- Shanghai Chenshan Plant Science Research Center (CN)
- Sanming University (CN)
- Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PhytoKeys
- Published
- 2026-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.273.170753
- Primary Topic
- Fern and Epiphyte Biology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration