Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
toppingii
ID:
1315990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter) Holub

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 77 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328444

Common Names

  • Toppingii Clubmoss
  • Toppingii Moss
  • Toppingii Selaginella

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Description

Huperzia toppingii (also called Topping's Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. 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 toppingii is a species of clubmoss native to Japan. 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 toppingii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia toppingii 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 toppingii

Huperzia toppingii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Huperzia toppingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia toppingii?

Huperzia toppingii

What is the common name of Huperzia toppingii?

Topping's firmoss

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia toppingii?

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

References

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.