Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
acerosa
ID:
1120861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 70 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001120199



Common Names

  • Acerosa Huperzia
  • Acerosa Fern
  • Acerosa Leather Fern


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Description

Huperzia acerosa (also called Huperzia acerosa, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial fern with lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate fronds. It is found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, often in shady and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia acerosa has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia acerosa has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Huperzia acerosa

Huperzia acerosa can be found in the temperate forests of North 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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26615401: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.