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General Information

Selaginella exaltata is an evergreen fern. A climbing or scrambling plant, it produces stems up to 8 metres long, but more commonly up to 3 metres. The scandent habit of these plants, with their dense branches bearing closely placed leaves, forms a compact cover over other vegetation[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and a source of weaving material.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia; C. America - Panama to Costa Rica.

Habitat

Lowland forests, rain forests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas, scandent or scrambling over shrubs, often forming dense thickets; at elevations from 30 - 760 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Fern
Height	3.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Plants often form dense thickets of growth[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The plant is used in the treatment of colds and coughs[].

Other Uses

The wiry stems are used to weave headbands[].

Propagation

Seed -

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