Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herter) Holub
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 76 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328748
Description
Huperzia sintenisii (also called Sintenis' Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia sintenisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to add texture and color to landscapes. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and is a good source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia sintenisii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia sintenisii is a species of fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by spores or by division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a shaded area and watered regularly.
Where to Find Huperzia sintenisii
Huperzia sintenisii is native to the mountains of Central Europe.
Huperzia sintenisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia sintenisii?
Huperzia sintenisii
What is the common name of Huperzia sintenisii?
Sintenis' huperzia
What is the native range of Huperzia sintenisii?
Central and South 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