Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
buttersii
ID:
1270184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Abbe) Kartesz & Gandhi

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 201 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269522

Common Names

  • Huperzia buttersii
  • Butters' Huperzia
  • Butters' Fir-moss

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Description

Huperzia buttersii (also called Butters' Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and has small, greenish-white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and is often found in rainforests and other moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia buttersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia buttersii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a banner petal that is yellow and green. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia buttersii is an evergreen, woody fern native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by spores or by division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or summer. Division can be done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Huperzia buttersii

Huperzia buttersii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Huperzia buttersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia buttersii?

Huperzia buttersii

What is the common name of Huperzia buttersii?

Butter's Huperzia

What is the growth habit of Huperzia buttersii?

Huperzia buttersii is an evergreen shrub with an upright, bushy habit.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50241451: Based on the initial data import
Kanchi N. Gandhi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gandhi' in the authors string.
John T. Kartesz (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kartesz' in the authors string.
Ernst Cleveland Abbe (1905-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abbe' in the authors string.