Status:
valid
Authors:
(Alderw.) Holub
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 77 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328440
Common Names
- Sumatrana Clubmoss
- Sumatrana Moss
- Sumatrana Selaginella
Description
Huperzia sumatrana (also called Sumatran Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the island of Sumatra. It has a creeping habit and small, bright green, linear leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia sumatrana is a species of clubmoss native to Indonesia. 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 sumatrana 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 sumatrana 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 sumatrana
Huperzia sumatrana is native to Sumatra and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Huperzia sumatrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia sumatrana?
Huperzia sumatrana
What is the common name of Huperzia sumatrana?
Sumatran firmoss
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia sumatrana?
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