Lycopodiaceae

Dendrolycopodium A.Haines (Not native)

Possibly present

  1. Dendrolycopodium juniperoideum (Sw.) A.Haines, Fam. Huperziac. Lycopodiac. New England (2003) 84; ≡ Lycopodium juniperoideum Sw., Syn. Fil. (Swartz) (1806) 178. Distribution: ?Philippines, Russia, Taiwan. LUZON: Benguet, Mountain Province.

Diphasiastrum Holub

Last edited by Julie F. Barcelona & Pieter B. Pelser, 13 May 2026
  1. Diphasiastrum multispicatum (J.H.Wilce) Holub, Preslia 47 (1975) 108; ≡ Lycopodium multispicatum J.H.Wilce, Nova Hedwigia 3 (1961) 103. Distribution: China, India, Philippines, ?Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam. LUZON: Apayao (photos), Benguet, Camarines Norte, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Cotabato, MINDORO. Notes: 2000m (photos). Native.
  2. Diphasiastrum wightianum (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Holub, Preslia 47 (1975) 108; ≡ Diphasium wightianum (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Pic.Serm., Webbia 24 (1970) 720; ≡ Lycopodium wightianum Wall. ex Hook. & Grev., Bot. Misc. 2 (1831) 379. Distribution: Borneo, India, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya. Native.

Possibly present

  1. Diphasiastrum nikoense (Franch. & Sav.) Holub, Preslia 47 (1975) 108; ≡ Lycopodium nikoense Franch. & Sav., Enum. Pl. Jap. 2 (1879) 613; ≡ Lycopodium sitchense var. nikoense (Franch. & Sav.) Takeda, Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 23 (1909) 221; ≡ Diphasiastrum sitchense ssp. nikoense (Franch. & Sav.) Á.Löve & D.Löve, Taxon 26 (1977) 324. Distribution: Japan, Korea, ?Philippines.

Diphasium Rothm.

Last edited by Julie F. Barcelona, 13 March 2021
  1. Diphasium scariosum (G.Forst.) Rothm., Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 54 (1944) 54; ≡ Lycopodium scariosum G.Forst., Fl. Ins. Austr. (1786) 87. Distribution: Australia, Borneo, New Zealand, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Sulawesi. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, MINDANAO: Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Sur. Native.

Huperzia Bernh.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 14 May 2026
  1. Huperzia javanica (Sw.) C.Y.Yang, Bull. Acad. Military Med. Sci. 13 (1989) 368; Galope-Obemio et al., J. Threatened Taxa 14 (2022) 22043; Pescuela et al., PJS 153 (2024) 665; ≡ Lycopodium javanicum Sw., J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800 (1801) 114. = Huperzia serrata var. longipetiolata (Spring) H.M.Chang, Taiwania 46 (2001) 378; ≡ Lycopodium serratum var. longipetiolatum Spring, Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique 24 (1849) 18. ≠ Huperzia serrata auct. non (Thunb.) Trevis. Distribution: America, Australia, Bhutan, Borneo, China, India, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Solomon Isls, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam. LUZON: Apayao (photos), Benguet, Camarines Sur, Ifugao, Kalinga, Laguna, Mountain Province, Quezon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato (photos), Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, MINDORO, NEGROS (photos). Notes: 1950m. Native.
  2. Huperzia miniata (Spring) Trevis., Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17 (1875) 248; ≡ Lycopodium selago var. miniatum (Spring) B.C.Tan & Tolentino, PJS 116 (1987) 437; ≡ Lycopodium miniatum Spring, Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 8 (1841) 513. Distribution: Australia, Eurasia, Indian Ocean, Japan, Java, Korea, Madagascar, N America, Philippines, Ryukyu Isls, Sulawesi. LUZON: Benguet, Mountain Province. Native.
  3. Huperzia minima (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 74; ≡ Urostachys minimus Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 13. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur. Native.
  4. Huperzia selago (L.) Bernh. ex Schrank & Mart., Hort. Reg. Monac. (1829) 3; ≡ Lycopodium selago L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 1102. Distribution: Eurasia, Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Middle East, N America, Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Mountain Province, MINDORO. Notes: J.F. Barcelona (24-Sep-23): Known from the Philippines from Jacobs 7208 & 7435 (BM, K, L, PNH), Barcelona 653 (MU, PNH, US) and Barcelona & Losao-na 3298 (US). Native.
  5. Huperzia somae (Hayata) Ching, Acta Bot. Yunnan. 3 (1981) 301; ≡ Lycopodium somae Hayata, Icon. Pl. Formosan. 5 (1915) 255. Distribution: Japan, Philippines, Taiwan. LUZON: Benguet, Mountain Province. Native.

Lateristachys Holub

Last edited by Julie F. Barcelona, 13 March 2021
  1. Lateristachys halconensis (Copel.) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 18 (1983) 441; ≡ Lycopodium halconense Copel., PJS 2c (1907) 149. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDORO. Native.

Lycopodiastrum Holub ex R.D.Dixit

Last edited by Julie F. Barcelona, 13 March 2021
  1. Lycopodiastrum casuarinoides (Spring) Holub ex R.D.Dixit, J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 77 (1981) 541; ≡ Lycopodium casuarinoides Spring, Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique 8 (1841) 521. Distribution: Bhutan, Borneo, China, India, Japan, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam. LUZON: Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, MINDORO. Native.

Lycopodium L.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 2 March 2025
  1. Lycopodium clavatum L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 1101; Galope-Obemio et al., J. Threatened Taxa 14 (2022) 22043; Pescuela et al., PJS 153 (2024) 665. Distribution: Africa, America, Borneo, Caribbean, Continental Asia, Europe, Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Malay Peninsula, Middle East, Moluccas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Solomon Isls, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vietnam. LUZON: Abra, Benguet, Camarines Norte, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Kalinga-Apayao, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Bukidnon (photos), Cotabato (photos), Davao Oriental (photos), Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, MINDORO, NEGROS (photos). Notes: 1300-1600m (photos). Native.
    • ssp. clavatum. Distribution: LUZON: Abra, Benguet, Camarines Norte, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Kalinga-Apayao, Laguna, Mountain Province, Zambales, MINDANAO: Davao del Norte, ?Lanao del Sur, MINDORO. Notes: Widespread, incl. Philippines. Native.
  2. Lycopodium japonicum Thunb., Syst. Veg., 14th Ed. (1784) 944. = Lycopodium clavatum var. wallichianum Spring, Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique 8 (1841) 90. Distribution: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Ryukyu Isls, Solomon Isls, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Tibet, Vietnam. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao. Native.

Palhinhaea Franco & Vasc.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 30 January 2025
  1. Palhinhaea cernua (L.) Vasc. & Franco, Bol. Soc. Brot., 2nd Sér. 41 (1967) 25; Pescuela et al., PJS 153 (2024) 665; ≡ Lycopodiella cernua (L.) Pic.Serm., Webbia 23 (1968) 166; ≡ Lycopodium cernuum L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 1103; Herter, PJS 22 (1923) 69. = Lycopodium cernuum forma ingens B.C.Tan & Tolentino, PJS 116 (1987) 438. Distribution: BASILAN, BATAN, BILIRAN, BOHOL, BUCAS GRANDE, CAMIGUIN, CATANDUANES, CEBU, DINAGAT (photos), LEYTE, LUZON: Abra, Albay, Apayao, Aurora, Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Ifugao, Kalinga, La Union, Laguna, Mountain Province, NCR, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Tarlac, Zambales, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Misamis, Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY, POLILLO, ROMBLON, SABTANG, SAMAR, SIARGAO, SIASI, SIBUYAN. Notes: Widespread, known from most tropical areas. 1350m. Native.

Phlegmariurus (Herter) Holub

Last edited by Julie F. Barcelona & Pieter B. Pelser, 20 August 2026
  1. Phlegmariurus banayanicus (Herter) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 36; ≡ Huperzia banayanica (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 71; ≡ Lycopodium banayanicum (Herter) Copel., Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 12 (1931) 384; ≡ Urostachys banayanicus Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 17. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CAMIGUIN, LUZON: Bataan, Ifugao, Laguna, Mountain Province, Quezon, Rizal, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental (photos), MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY. Native.
  2. Phlegmariurus carinatus (Desv.) Ching, Acta Bot. Yunnan. 4 (1982) 120; Coritico & Amoroso, Nature Conservation Research 5 (2020) 81; ≡ Huperzia carinata (Desv.) Trevis., Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17 (1874) 247; ≡ Lycopodium carinatum Desv., Encycl. (Lamarck) Suppl. 3 (1814) 555. Distribution: Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Arch, Borneo, ?Cambodia, China, ?Laos, Malay Peninsula, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Isls, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Isls, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. LUZON: Albay, Bataan, Benguet, Camarines Sur, Isabela (photos), Laguna, Mountain Province, NCR, Quezon, Rizal, MINDANAO: Agusan, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Lanao del Sur, Zamboanga, MINDORO, NEGROS, POLILLO. Notes: 750m. DAO category: Endangered. Native.
  3. Phlegmariurus delbrueckii (Herter) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 39; Galope-Obemio et al., J. Threatened Taxa 14 (2022) 22043; ≡ Huperzia delbrueckii (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 72; ≡ Urostachys delbrueckii Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 19. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Sur, Misamis, Misamis Occidental, South Cotabato. Native.
  4. Phlegmariurus elmeri (Herter) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 39; ≡ Huperzia elmeri (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 72; ≡ Urostachys elmeri Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 16. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CULION, LUZON: Bataan, Benguet, Cagayan, NCR, Quezon, Rizal, MINDANAO: Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Sur, MINDORO, PALAWAN. DAO category: Endangered. Native.
  5. Phlegmariurus filiformis (Sw.) W.H.Wagner, Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 20 (1995) 242; Pescuela et al., PJS 153 (2024) 665; ≡ Huperzia filiformis (Sw.) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 72. Distribution: Africa, America, Australia, Borneo, Indian Ocean, Malay Peninsula, Pacific Ocean, Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental. Native.
  6. Phlegmariurus fordii (Baker) Ching, Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20 (1982) 447; ≡ Huperzia fordii (Baker) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 72; ≡ Lycopodium fordii Baker, Handb. Fern-Allies (1887) 17; Hatusima, Mem. Fac. Agr. Kagoshima Univ. 5 (1966) 18. Distribution: China, Japan, Philippines, Ryukyu Isls, Taiwan, Vietnam. Native.
  7. Phlegmariurus giganteus (Herter) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 40; ≡ Huperzia gigantea (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 73; ≡ Urostachys verticillatus var. giganteus Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 13. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON, MINDANAO: Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Sur, Misamis Occidental. Native.
  8. Phlegmariurus magnusianus (Herter) A.R.Field & Testo, Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 94 (2015) 645; Coritico & Amoroso, Nature Conservation Research 5 (2020) 80; ≡ Huperzia magnusiana (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 74; ≡ Lycopodium magnusianum Herter, Hedwigia 49 (1909) 91; Type: MS Clemens s.n., Apr-1907. = Huperzia whitfordii (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 78; ≡ Phlegmariurus whitfordii (Herter) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 49; ≡ Urostachys whitfordii Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 14. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Laguna, NCR (photos), Quezon, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao del Sur (photos), Lanao del Sur, Surigao, Zamboanga del Sur, MINDORO, PANAY, SULU ARCHIPELAGO. DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  9. Phlegmariurus merrillii (Herter) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 43; ≡ Huperzia merrillii (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 74; ≡ Lycopodium merrillii (Herter) Copel., Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 12 (1931) 384; ≡ Urostachys merrillii Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 15; Type: Merrill 965. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, Kalinga, Mountain Province, NCR, Nueva Vizcaya, MINDANAO: Bukidnon. Native.
  10. Phlegmariurus multifarius (Alderw.) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 43; ≡ Huperzia multifaria (Alderw.) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 75; ≡ Lycopodium multifarium Alderw., Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, 3rd Sér. 5 (1922) 226; Type: from Moluccas. Distribution: Moluccas, Philippines. MINDANAO: Misamis Occidental. Notes: Known in the Philippines from FB 4657 Mearns & Hutchinson (fide A.R. Field). Native.
  11. Phlegmariurus nummulariifolius (Blume) Ching, Acta Bot. Yunnan. 3 (1981) 298; Rufila et al., Ruhuna J. Science 13 (2022) 160; ≡ Huperzia nummulariifolia (Blume) Jermy, Brit. Fern Gaz. 10 (1971) 176; ≡ Lycopodium nummulariifolium Blume, Enum. Pl. Javae (1828) 263. Distribution: Bismarck Arch, Borneo, Java, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Nicobar Isls, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Isls, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand. LUZON: Laguna, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur. Native.
  12. Phlegmariurus phlegmaria (L.) Holub, Preslia 36 (1964) 21; Batuyong et al., Biodiversitas 21 (2020) 3974; Coritico & Amoroso, Nature Conservation Research 5 (2020) 81; ≡ Huperzia phlegmaria (L.) Rothm., Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 54 (1944) 62; ≡ Urostachys phlegmaria (L.) Herter ex Nessel, Bärlappgewächse (1939) 215; Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 17, nom. inval.; Herter, PJS 22 (1923) 66; ≡ Lycopodium phlegmaria L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 1101. = Lycopodium filiforme Wall. ex Roxb., Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 4 (1844) 473, nom. illeg. Distribution: Africa, Andaman Isls, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bismarck Arch, Borneo, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Isls, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Ryukyu Isls, Singapore, Solomon Isls, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. CULION, GENERAL ISLAND, LEYTE, LUZON: Abra, Aurora, Bataan, Benguet, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Laguna, Mountain Province, NCR, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Tarlac, Zambales, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao Oriental, ?Davao de Oro (photos), Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY, POLILLO, SAMAR, SIARGAO, SULU ARCHIPELAGO. Notes: 1300m. DAO category: Endangered. Native.
  13. Phlegmariurus phyllanthus (Hook. & Arn.) R.D.Dixit, J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 77 (1981) 541; ≡ Huperzia phyllantha (Hook. & Arn.) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 75; ≡ Lycopodium phyllanthum Hook. & Arn., Bot. Beechey Voy. (1832) 102. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Borneo, India, Malay Peninsula, New Caledonia, Nicobar Isls, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka. LUZON: Batangas, Laguna, NCR, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur. Native.
  14. Phlegmariurus pinifolius (Trevis.) Kiew, PhytoKeys 96 (2018) 108; Rufila et al., Ruhuna J. Science 13 (2022) 160; Pescuela et al., PJS 153 (2024) 665; ≡ Urostachys pinifolius (Trevis.) Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 65; ≡ Huperzia pinifolia Trevis., Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17 (1874) 247; ≡ Lycopodium pinifolium Blume, Enum. Pl. Javae (1828) 264, nom. illeg., non Kaulf. = Huperzia piscium (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 26 (1991) 93; ≡ Lycopodium piscium (Herter) Tagawa & K.Iwats., Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 22 (1967) 103; ≡ Urostachys piscium Herter, Index Lycopod. (1949) 75. Distribution: Borneo, Java, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Solomon Isls, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand. BATAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Abra, Albay, Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Sarangani, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY. Native.
  15. Phlegmariurus salvinioides (Herter) Ching, Acta Bot. Yunnan. 4 (1982) 122; Coritico & Amoroso, Nature Conservation Research 5 (2020) 81; Pescuela et al., PJS 153 (2024) 665; ≡ Huperzia salvinioides (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 76; ≡ Lycopodium salvinioides (Herter) Tagawa, Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 8 (1939) 20; ≡ Urostachys salvinioides Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 18; Type: Curran s.n. (B20011394, lecto), Luzon: Cagayan, Musure. = Huperzia edanoi (Copel.) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 72; ≡ Lycopodium edanoi Copel., PJS 46 (1931) 209; Type: BS 77930 Edaño. ≠ Lycopodium filiforme auct. non Wall. ex Roxb.; Copeland, LPB 2 (1908) 426. Distribution: Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, ?Vietnam. CATANDUANES, LEYTE, LUZON: Abra, Apayao, Bataan, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Ifugao, Kalinga, Laguna, Nueva Vizcaya, Rizal, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY (photos), POLILLO, SAMAR. Notes: 1300m. DAO category: Endangered. Native.
  16. Phlegmariurus squarrosus (G.Forst.) Á.Löve & D.Löve, Taxon 26 (1977) 324; Coritico & Amoroso, Nature Conservation Research 5 (2020) 81; Pescuela et al., PJS 153 (2024) 665; ≡ Huperzia squarrosa (G.Forst.) Trevis., Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17 (1874) 247; ≡ Lycopodium squarrosum G.Forst., Fl. Ins. Austr. (1786) 479. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Borneo, China, India, Indian Ocean, Japan, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Madagascar, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, ?Nicobar Isls, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Isls, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam. CAMIGUIN DE BABUYANES, LEYTE, LUZON: Abra, Albay, Apayao (photos), Aurora, Bataan, Benguet, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Ifugao, Kalinga, Laguna, Mountain Province, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Surigao, Zamboanga del Sur, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY, SAMAR, SULU ARCHIPELAGO. Notes: 1050m to 1550m (photos). Native.
  17. Phlegmariurus tetrastichus (Kunze) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 48; ≡ Huperzia tetrasticha (Kunze) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 77; ≡ Lycopodium tetrastichum Kunze, Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 6 (1848) 99; Type: from Java. Distribution: Borneo, Java, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand, Vietnam. LUZON: Bataan, Benguet, Quezon, MINDANAO: Misamis Occidental (photos). Native.
  18. Phlegmariurus toppingii (Herter) A.R.Field & Bostock, PhytoKeys 20 (2013) 48; ≡ Huperzia toppingii (Herter) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20 (1985) 77; ≡ Urostachys toppingii Herter, Bot. Arch. 3 (1923) 15. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Native.
  19. Phlegmariurus verticillatus (L.f.) A.R.Field & Testo, Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 94 (2015) 645; Galope-Obemio et al., J. Threatened Taxa 14 (2022) 22043; Pescuela et al., PJS 153 (2024) 665; ≡ Huperzia verticillata (L.f.) Trevis., Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17 (1874) 248; ≡ Lycopodium verticillatum L.f., Suppl. Pl. (1782) 448. = Lycopodium verticillatum var. maximum Herter, Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54 (1917) 227. Distribution: Indian Ocean, Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Ifugao, Mountain Province (photos), Rizal, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Sarangani, South Cotabato, MINDORO. Notes: Like the other Malesian populations, those in the Philippines probably belong to Phlegmariurus ignambiensis (Compton) A.R.Field & Testo (Hassler & Schmitt 2019). Native.

Possibly present

  1. Phlegmariurus cryptomerinus (Maxim.) Satou, Hikobia 12 (1997) 268; ≡ Lycopodium cryptomerinum Maxim., Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, 3rd Sér. 15 (1870) 231. Distribution: China, Japan, Korea, ?Philippines, Ryukyu Isls, Taiwan.
  2. Phlegmariurus hippuris (Desv.) A.R.Field & Testo, Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 94 (2015) 645; ≡ Lycopodium hippuris Desv., Encycl. (Lamarck) Suppl. 3 (1814) 559. Distribution: Java, Moluccas, ?Pacific Ocean, ?Philippines.

Pseudodiphasium Holub

Last edited by Julie F. Barcelona, 13 March 2021
  1. Pseudodiphasium volubile (G.Forst.) Holub, Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 18 (1983) 442; Galope-Obemio et al., J. Threatened Taxa 14 (2022) 22043; ≡ Lycopodium volubile G.Forst., Fl. Ins. Austr. (1786) 86. Distribution: Australia, Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Solomon Isls, Sulawesi. LUZON: Abra, Apayao (photos), Benguet, Camarines Norte, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Zambales, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Davao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, South Cotabato, MINDORO, PANAY. Notes: 2000m (photos). Native.

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