Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
1115707

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spring) Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 54: 59. 1951

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115045



Common Names

  • Huperzia ceylanica
  • Ceylon Huperzia
  • Sri Lankan Huperzia


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Description

Huperzia ceylanica (also called Ceylon Firmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to the tropical regions of South America and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, with fronds that are pinnate and ovate in shape. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia ceylanica has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Huperzia ceylanica

Huperzia ceylanica is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, 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-26609544: 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.