Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herter ex Nessel) Holub
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 73 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328408
Common Names
- Harmsii Clubmoss
- Harmsii Moss
- Harmsii Selaginella
Description
Huperzia harmsii (also called Harm's Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, branching stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia harmsii is a species of clubmoss. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal remedies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia harmsii has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain the seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Huperzia harmsii
Huperzia harmsii can be found in India.
Huperzia harmsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia harmsii?
Huperzia harmsii
What is the common name of Huperzia harmsii?
Harms' clubmoss
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia harmsii?
Forests and grasslands
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