Status:
valid
Authors:
Pic.Serm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 392 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276554
Description
Huperzia dura (also called 'Dura Clubmoss', among many other common names) is a species of lycopod in the Huperziaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia dura is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia dura has white flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia dura is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist, sandy soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 18-21°C. The seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Huperzia dura
Huperzia dura can be found in the Himalayan region of India.
Huperzia dura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia dura?
Huperzia dura
What is the family of Huperzia dura?
Lycopodiaceae
Where is Huperzia dura found?
Central 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