Review: Recent status of Selaginella (Selaginellaceae) research in Nusantara

Abstract

.) is a cosmopolitan genus that grows in tropical and temperate regions. Some species of Selaginella have widely distribution and tend to be invasive, but the others are endemics or even, according to IUCN criteria, endangered. Nusantara or Malesia (Malay Archipelago) is the most complex biogeographic region and rich in biodiversity. It is one of the biodiversity hotspot of Selaginella, whereas about 200 species of 700-750 species are exist. Selaginella has been survived for 440 mya without any significant morphological modification, but extinction of tree-shaped species. Selaginella have similar morphological characteristics, particularly having heterospore form and loose strobili; and is classified as one genus and one family. However, individual species has high morphological variation caused by different edaphic and climatic factors. Genetic studies indicate high polymorphism among Selaginella species. Selaginella had been used as complementary and alternative medicines treated to postpartum, menstrual disorder, wound, etc. Biflavonoid -the main secondary metabolites -gives this benefit and is especially used as anti oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti cancer in modern pharmaceutical industry. The other metabolites, trehalose, potentially act as molecular stabilizer in biological based industry. Metabolite profiles can also be used to identify Selaginella by its species, time and harvest age, and locations. Since most of Selaginella grows on moist, organically rich, and well drained soils, which is vulnerable to forest degradation and global warming, it needs more conservation priority. Biosystematics and ethnobotanical researches of Nusantara Selaginella is needed to expand taxonomic status and bioprospecting of this bioresources.

A large‐scale phylogeny of the lycophyte genusSelaginella(Selaginellaceae: Lycopodiopsida) based on plastid and nuclear loci

“…Baker and S. limbata Alston, have been examined] (Jermy et al., ; Takamiya, ). In addition, the leaves of some species (such as S. uncinata and S. willdenowii ) have iridescent schemochromic tydall‐blue colour (Setyawan, ). Two species of this subclade, S. uncinata and S. willdenowii , have been widely introduced to the Americas.…”

Cellular Biochemical Changes in Selaginella tamariscina (Beauv.) Spring and Sellaginella plana (Desv. ex Poir.) Heiron. as Induced by Desiccation

“…One of the most primitive taxa of vascular plants is Selaginella (Kenrick & Crane 1997). In the recent review by Setyawan (2011), this sole surviving genus of the spikemoss family, Selaginellaceae, has 700-750 species throughout the world. The genus has not been intensively studied in the Philippines; taxonomically, morphologically, and physiologically.…”

Keanekaragaman Jenis Tumbuhan Paku Terestrial Di Kawasan Hutan Dengan Tujuan Khusus (Khdtk) Banten

“…Selaginella plana ditemukan hampir diseluruh plot dengan frekuensi jenis yang tinggi dan dominansi yang besar. Hal ini dikarenakan Selaginella plana bersifat kosmopolitan dan dapat tumbuh di berbagai jenis iklim dan tanah (Setyawan, Ahmad Dwi, 2011). Selaginella plana juga memiliki akar rhizom dan berfungsi sebagai penutup tanah (Sastrapradja, et.al, 2002).…”