Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
schmidtchenii
ID:
1280966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 76 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280304

Common Names

  • Schmidtchen's Huperzia
  • Huperzia
  • Huperzia Schmidtchenii

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Description

Huperzia schmidtchenii (also called Schmidtchen's Huperzia, among many other common names) is a fern native to Colombia. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia schmidtchenii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal remedy for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Huperzia schmidtchenii 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 schmidtchenii 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 schmidtchenii

Huperzia schmidtchenii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

Huperzia schmidtchenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia schmidtchenii?

Huperzia schmidtchenii

What type of plant is Huperzia schmidtchenii?

It is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae.

Where is Huperzia schmidtchenii 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-50308436: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.