Huperzia guangdongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guangdongensis
ID:
1226933
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ching) Holub
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 73 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226271
Common Names
- Huperzia guangdongensis
- Guangdongensis Huperzia
- Guangdongensis Huperzia Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huperzia guangdongensis (also called Guangdong Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are usually up to 30 cm long. It is found in humid forests, often in shady places, and prefers moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia guangdongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Huperzia guangdongensis are small, yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Huperzia guangdongensis can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Where to Find Huperzia guangdongensis
Huperzia guangdongensis is native to China. It is found in moist forests and mountain slopes.
Huperzia guangdongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia guangdongensis?
Huperzia guangdongensis
What is the common name of Huperzia guangdongensis?
Guangdong Huperzia
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia guangdongensis?
It is found in moist forests in the Philippines.
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-50048269: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.