Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nessel) Holub
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 75 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328426
Common Names
- Neocaledonica Clubmoss
- Neocaledonica Moss
- Neocaledonica Selaginella
Description
Huperzia neocaledonica (also called New Caledonian Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, branching stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia neocaledonica is a species of clubmoss native to New Caledonia. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia neocaledonica has small, greenish-brown flowers that are grouped in cone-like structures. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia neocaledonica is an evergreen, perennial, creeping plant that can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Huperzia neocaledonica
Huperzia neocaledonica can be found in New Caledonia.
Huperzia neocaledonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia neocaledonica?
Huperzia neocaledonica
What is the common name of Huperzia neocaledonica?
New Caledonian firmoss
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia neocaledonica?
Forests and woodlands
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