Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Holub
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 71 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328386
Common Names
- Huperzia australis
- Australian Fir Clubmoss
- Australian Clubmoss
Description
Huperzia australis (also called Southern clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the Lycopodiaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a stem that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia australis is a species of clubmoss. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal remedies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia australis has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia australis is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Huperzia australis
Huperzia australis can be found in Australia.
Huperzia australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia australis?
Huperzia australis
What is the common name of Huperzia australis?
Southern clubmoss
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia australis?
Forests and grasslands
Species in the Huperzia genus
Huperzia javanica,
Huperzia parksii,
Huperzia drummondii,
Huperzia mildbraedii,
Huperzia suberecta,
Huperzia pecten,
Huperzia gagnepainiana,
Huperzia cavifolia,
Huperzia verticillata,
Huperzia pichiana,
Huperzia saururus,
Huperzia stricta,
Huperzia humbertii-henrici,
Huperzia gnidioides,
Huperzia squarrosa,
Huperzia curiosa,
Huperzia trigona,
Huperzia obtusifolia,
Huperzia rubrica,
Huperzia ophioglossoides,
Huperzia perreriana,
Huperzia megastachya,
Huperzia xiphophylla,
Huperzia phlegmaria,
Huperzia selago,
Huperzia crassa,
Huperzia dichotoma,
Huperzia reflexa,
Huperzia taxifolia,
Huperzia hartwegiana,
Huperzia arcuata,
Huperzia cuneifolia,
Huperzia eversa,
Huperzia hippuridea,
Huperzia molongensis,
Huperzia rosenstockiana,
Huperzia subulata,
Huperzia tenuis,
Huperzia tetragona,
Huperzia weberbaueri,
Huperzia wilsonii,
Huperzia lucidula,
Huperzia cruenta,
Huperzia saururoides,
Huperzia ceylanica,
Huperzia sulcinervia,
Huperzia hoffmannii,
Huperzia appalachiana,
Huperzia haleakalae,
Huperzia miyoshiana,
Species in the Lycopodiaceae family