Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
myrtuosa
ID:
1280987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spring) Trevis.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17: 248. 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280325

Common Names

  • Myrtle Huperzia
  • Huperzia
  • Huperzia Myrtuosa

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Description

Huperzia myrtuosa (also called Myrtle 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 myrtuosa 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 myrtuosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia myrtuosa 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 myrtuosa

Huperzia myrtuosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Huperzia myrtuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia myrtuosa?

Huperzia myrtuosa

What is the common name of Huperzia myrtuosa?

Myrtle Huperzia

What is the habitat of Huperzia myrtuosa?

Woodlands 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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50308458: Based on the initial data import
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
Antoine Frédéric Spring (1814-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spring' in the authors string.