Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
1222323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rosenst.) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221661



Common Names

  • Huperzia andina
  • Andean Firmoss
  • Andean Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia andina (also called Andean Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small fern with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in wet forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia andina is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Huperzia andina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, long, thin stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia andina is a fern that is native to tropical America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division or by spores.

Where to Find Huperzia andina

Huperzia andina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.

Huperzia andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia andina?

Huperzia andina

What is the common name of Huperzia andina?

Andean Huperzia

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia andina?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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.
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278311-2: Based on the initial data import