Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
1316552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spring) Trevis.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17(3): 247 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329006



Common Names

  • Huperzia Echinata
  • Echinata Huperzia
  • Echinata Huperzia Tree


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Description

Huperzia echinata (also called 'Echinata clubmoss', among many other common names) is a fern-like plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia echinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia echinata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like structure. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia echinata can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Huperzia echinata

Huperzia echinata can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

Huperzia echinata FAQ

What is the common name of Huperzia echinata?

Spiny Huperzia

What is the growth habit of Huperzia echinata?

It is an evergreen perennial

What is the native range of Huperzia echinata?

It is native to Mexico

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

Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
Antoine Frédéric Spring (1814-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spring' in the authors string.