Selaginella species

Desiccation tolerant Selaginella species evolved to survive extreme environmental conditions. Studies to determine the mechanisms involved in the acquisition of desiccation tolerance (DT) have focused on only a few Selaginella species.

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Among the genus, Selaginella rolandi-principis Alston was first recorded in 1934 9. In Vietnam, Selaginella is found growing on rocks and/or sandy arid land along the country at an elevation of less than 1000 m above sea level. Among thirty nine recognized species, thirteen of them are common appearance including S. rolandi-principis. The plant has been used in Vietnamese folk medicine to treat acute hepatitis, cholecystitis, inflammation, dysentery, pulmonary tuberculosis and hyperglycemia.

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