Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
buesii
ID:
1286628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter) B.Øllg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 6: 42 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285966



Common Names

  • Huperzia buesii
  • Buesii Huperzia
  • Buesii Firmoss


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Description

Huperzia buesii (also called Huperzia buesii, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia buesii is used as an ornamental plant, as a groundcover, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Huperzia buesii are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia buesii is a hardy, evergreen fern that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated by division, which should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a shady location. The fern should be watered regularly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Huperzia buesii

Huperzia buesii is native to China and Japan. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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-50333691: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.