Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hillebr.) Beitel & W.H.Wagner
Source:
ipni
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 22: 140 (1999): (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328508
Common Names
- Huperzia subintegra
- Subintegra Clubmoss
- Subintegra's Fir Clubmoss
Description
Huperzia subintegra (also called Subintegra Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the Lycopodiaceae family. It is native to China and Japan. It typically grows in moist forests and grassy mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia subintegra is used in ornamental gardening, as a ground cover, and as a filler in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia subintegra has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia subintegra is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from spores. Sow the spores in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 2 feet and will produce small green flowers in the summer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Huperzia subintegra
Huperzia subintegra can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Huperzia subintegra FAQ
What are the light requirements for Huperzia subintegra?
Huperzia subintegra prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil is best for Huperzia subintegra?
Huperzia subintegra prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix.
How often should Huperzia subintegra be watered?
Huperzia subintegra should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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