Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nessel) B.Øllg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34: 33 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221652
Common Names
- Huperzia Darwiniana
- Darwin's Huperzia
- Darwin's Clubmoss
Description
Huperzia darwiniana (also called Darwin's Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small fern with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in wet forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia darwiniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia darwiniana has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia darwiniana is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done when the plant is dormant and the divisions should be replanted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, Huperzia darwiniana should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Huperzia darwiniana
Huperzia darwiniana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.
Huperzia darwiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia darwiniana?
Huperzia darwiniana
What is the common name of Huperzia darwiniana?
Darwin's Huperzia
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia darwiniana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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