Huperzia lignosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lignosa
ID:
1280985
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herter) Holub
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 74 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280323
Common Names
- Lignose Huperzia
- Huperzia
- Huperzia Lignosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huperzia lignosa (also called Wood Huperzia, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome, and it grows in damp, shady areas such as forest floors.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia lignosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huperzia lignosa is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedling is small and has a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Huperzia lignosa is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a shady position and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to shape and is suitable for container growing.
Where to Find Huperzia lignosa
Huperzia lignosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Huperzia lignosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia lignosa?
Huperzia lignosa
What type of plant is Huperzia lignosa?
It is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae.
Where is Huperzia lignosa found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America.
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-50308456: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.