Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
acuta
ID:
1226822

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolleri) Rolleri & Deferrari

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 21, Bot. 100: 155 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226160



Common Names

  • Huperzia
  • Acuta Clubmoss
  • Acuta


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Description

Huperzia acuta (also called Acute Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, creeping plant with needle-like leaves. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia acuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia acuta has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia acuta is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Huperzia acuta

Huperzia acuta can be found in Madagascar.

Huperzia acuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia acuta?

Huperzia acuta

What are the common names of Huperzia acuta?

Acuta huperzia, sharp clubmoss

What is the native range of Huperzia acuta?

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

Cristina H. Rolleri (d.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolleri' in the authors string.
Amelia M. Deferrari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deferrari' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278309-2: Based on the initial data import