Huperzia cancellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cancellata
ID:
1226923
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spring) Trevis.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17: 247. 1875
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226261
Common Names
- Huperzia cancellata
- Cancellata Huperzia
- Cancellata Huperzia Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huperzia cancellata (also called Netted Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are usually up to 30 cm long. It is found in humid forests, often in shady places, and prefers moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia cancellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Huperzia cancellata are small, yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Huperzia cancellata can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Where to Find Huperzia cancellata
Huperzia cancellata is native to China. It is found in moist forests and mountain slopes.
Huperzia cancellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia cancellata?
Huperzia cancellata
What is the common name of Huperzia cancellata?
Cancelled Huperzia
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia cancellata?
It is found in moist forests in the Philippines.
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-50048230: Based on the initial data import
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
Antoine Frédéric Spring (1814-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spring' in the authors string.