Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spring) Trevis.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17(3): 247 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329006
Common Names
- Huperzia Echinata
- Echinata Huperzia
- Echinata Huperzia Tree
Description
Huperzia echinata (also called 'Echinata clubmoss', among many other common names) is a fern-like plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia echinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia echinata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like structure. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia echinata can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.
Where to Find Huperzia echinata
Huperzia echinata can be found in the temperate forests of North America.
Huperzia echinata FAQ
What is the common name of Huperzia echinata?
Spiny Huperzia
What is the growth habit of Huperzia echinata?
It is an evergreen perennial
What is the native range of Huperzia echinata?
It is native to Mexico
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