Status:
valid
Authors:
Rakotondr.
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Candollea 70(1): 53 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315323
Common Names
- Huperzia teretirigida
- Teretirigida Huperzia
- Teretirigida Clubmoss
Description
Huperzia teretirigida (also called 'Teretirigida Huperzia', among many other common names) is a species of fern found in tropical forests of Madagascar. It grows up to 1 m tall, with long, slender stems with glossy green leaves. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in lowland and hill forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia teretirigida is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia teretirigida has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in terminal spikes. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia teretirigida is a tropical evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.
Where to Find Huperzia teretirigida
Huperzia teretirigida is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Huperzia teretirigida FAQ
What is the common name of Huperzia teretirigida?
Teretirigida Huperzia
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia teretirigida?
It is found in tropical rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in Madagascar.
What is the scientific classification of Huperzia teretirigida?
It belongs to the family Lycopodiaceae and the genus Huperzia.
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