Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
1315933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter) Holub

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 71 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328387

Common Names

  • Huperzia balansae
  • Balansa's Clubmoss
  • Balansa's Fir Clubmoss

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Description

Huperzia balansae (also called Balansa’s 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 balansae 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 balansae has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia balansae 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 balansae

Huperzia balansae can be found in China.

Huperzia balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia balansae?

Huperzia balansae

What is the common name of Huperzia balansae?

Balansa's clubmoss

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia balansae?

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

References

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.