Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
crassa
ID:
1114761

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 54: 60 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114099



Common Names

  • Huperzia crassa
  • Thick Huperzia
  • Thick Fir Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia crassa (also called Thick huperzia, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and short-stalked fronds that are usually 1-2 feet long. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia crassa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia crassa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons that are oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia crassa can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Where to Find Huperzia crassa

Huperzia crassa is found in tropical regions of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26608478: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.