Huperzia chishuiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chishuiensis
ID:
1241374
Status:
valid
Authors:
X.Y.Wang & P.S.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 16(4): 417 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240712
Common Names
- Huperzia chishuiensis
- Chishui Huperzia
- Chishui Firmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huperzia chishuiensis (also called Chishui Spikemoss, among many other common names) is a small fern native to China. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia chishuiensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Huperzia chishuiensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Huperzia chishuiensis is a fern native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and climates. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or spore sowing. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.
Where to Find Huperzia chishuiensis
Huperzia chishuiensis can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.
Huperzia chishuiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia chishuiensis?
Huperzia chishuiensis
What is the common name of Huperzia chishuiensis?
Chishui Firmoss
Where is Huperzia chishuiensis found?
China
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-50108563: Based on the initial data import
Pei Shan Wang (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Wang' in the authors string.
Xiao Ying Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Wang' in the authors string.