Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
herteriana
ID:
1126049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kumm.) T.Sen & U.Sen

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fern Gaz. 11(6): 415 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001125387

Common Names

  • Huperzia herteriana
  • Herter's Huperzia
  • Herter's Fern

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Description

Huperzia herteriana (also called Huperzia herteriana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to the tropics. It has delicate, light green fronds with deeply divided, fan-shaped leaflets. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, streambanks, and rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia herteriana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia herteriana has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia herteriana can be propagated by spores. Collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile, and well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, shaded area until the spores germinate. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough.

Where to Find Huperzia herteriana

Huperzia herteriana is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

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-26621734: Based on the initial data import
Tuhinsri Sen (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Sen' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Kummer (1820-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kumm.' in the authors string.
Udayananda Sen (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Sen' in the authors string.