Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
bampsiana
ID:
1256686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 55(1-2): 193 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256024

Common Names

  • Huperzia bampsiana
  • Bamps' Huperzia
  • Bamps' Clubmoss

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Description

Huperzia bampsiana (also called Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to South America. It has a creeping habit and small, bright green leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia bampsiana is used for ornamental purposes. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia bampsiana has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia bampsiana is a slow-growing fern species that can be propagated from spores or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and should be grown in a shady location. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering even further.

Where to Find Huperzia bampsiana

Huperzia bampsiana is native to Argentina and Uruguay.

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