Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
carlquistii
ID:
1316057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beitel & W.H.Wagner

Source:
ipni

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 22: 142 (1999) (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328511





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Description

Huperzia carlquistii (also called Carlquist's Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia carlquistii is used in ornamental gardening, as a ground cover, and as a filler in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia carlquistii has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia carlquistii is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from spores. Sow the spores in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 2 feet and will produce small green flowers in the summer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Huperzia carlquistii

Huperzia carlquistii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Huperzia carlquistii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia carlquistii?

Huperzia carlquistii

What is the common name of Huperzia carlquistii?

Carlquist's huperzia

What is the native range of Huperzia carlquistii?

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

Warren H. Wagner (1920-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Wagner' in the authors string.
Joseph M. Beitel (1952-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beitel' in the authors string.