Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
1409504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ching) N.Shrestha & X.C.Zhang

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 219(3): 249. 2015 [15 Jul 2015] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421969



Common Names

  • Huperzia asiatica
  • Asian Huperzia
  • Asian Clubmoss


Searching for Huperzia asiatica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Huperzia asiatica (also called Asian fir clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial, mat-forming herb with short, erect, branching stems. It is native to the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia asiatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia asiatica has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

Searching for Huperzia asiatica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia asiatica can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and partial shade. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Huperzia asiatica

Huperzia asiatica is native to eastern Asia.

Huperzia asiatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia asiatica?

Huperzia asiatica

What is the common name of Huperzia asiatica?

Asian clubmoss

Where is Huperzia asiatica found?

It is found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central 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

Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.
Xian Chun Zhang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.C.Zhang' in the authors string.
Nawal Shrestha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Shrestha' in the authors string.