Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim) R.D.Dixit
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 77(3): 541 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226134
Common Names
- Huperzia
- Cryptomerina Clubmoss
- Cryptomerina
Description
Huperzia cryptomerina (also called Cryptomerian Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, creeping plant with needle-like leaves. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia cryptomerina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia cryptomerina has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia cryptomerina is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Huperzia cryptomerina
Huperzia cryptomerina can be found in Madagascar.
Huperzia cryptomerina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia cryptomerina?
Huperzia cryptomerina
What are the common names of Huperzia cryptomerina?
Cryptomerina huperzia, cryptomerine clubmoss
What is the native range of Huperzia cryptomerina?
North 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