Dwarf Spikemoss

Description

Selaginella arbuscula is commonly found in shaded soil, rocks (a lithophyte), and cliffs in mesic to wet areas from over 325 to about 3935 feet on all the main islands except Ni?ihau and Kaho?olawe. Once thought to be an endemic Hawaiian species, Selaginella arbuscula has a greater distribution, occurring in the Society Islands, Ualan, Santa Cruz Island (Vanikoro), and the Marquesas Islands (Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, Ua Pou, Hiva ?Oa, Tahuata, and Fatu Hiva).