Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
appalachiana
ID:
1116848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beitel & Mickel

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 82: 45 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116186



Common Names

  • Appalachian Firmoss
  • Appalachian Huperzia
  • Appalachian Fir Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia appalachiana (also called Appalachian Fir-Moss, among many other common names) is a small fern native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid, and are up to 20 cm long. It grows in rock crevices, walls and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia appalachiana is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia appalachiana has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Huperzia appalachiana

Huperzia appalachiana is native to temperate forests in North America and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains.

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-26610794: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.
Joseph M. Beitel (1952-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beitel' in the authors string.