Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Jermy
Source:
ipni
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Brit. Fern Gaz. 10(4): 176 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328358
Common Names
- Huperzia
- Nummulariifolia
- Nummulariifolia's Huperzia
Description
Huperzia nummulariifolia (also called Nummulariifolious clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the Lycopodiaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a stem that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia nummulariifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia nummulariifolia has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia nummulariifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Huperzia nummulariifolia
Huperzia nummulariifolia can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and some parts of the Pacific Islands.
Huperzia nummulariifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia nummulariifolia?
Huperzia nummulariifolia
What is the common name of Huperzia nummulariifolia?
Coinleaf firmoss
What type of plant is Huperzia nummulariifolia?
Lycophyte
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