Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
1315942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter) Holub

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 72 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328396



Common Names

  • Huperzia dentata
  • Toothed Clubmoss
  • Toothed Fir Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia dentata (also called Toothed Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, branching stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia dentata is a species of clubmoss. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal remedies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Tiny, yellow-green flowers in clusters of up to 5. Seed: Tiny, round, brown seeds. Seedlings: Have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia dentata is a species of clubmoss native to eastern North America. It is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Huperzia dentata

Huperzia dentata can be found in India.

Huperzia dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia dentata?

Huperzia dentata

What is the common name of Huperzia dentata?

Toothed clubmoss

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia dentata?

Forests and grasslands

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.