Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
1121725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spring) Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17: 249 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121063



Common Names

  • Slender Clubmoss
  • Attenuate Clubmoss
  • Tassel Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia attenuata (also called Slender Fir Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows in clumps and is native to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia attenuata has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia attenuata is a small, evergreen, fern-like plant native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be propagated from spores or division. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, but this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Huperzia attenuata

Huperzia attenuata is a species of fern found in Central and South 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-26616335: Based on the initial data import
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
Antoine Frédéric Spring (1814-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spring' in the authors string.