Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
ellenbeckii
ID:
1315902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nessel) Pic.Serm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Webbia 23: 162 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328356



Common Names

  • Huperzia
  • Ellenbeckii
  • Ellenbeck's Huperzia


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Description

Huperzia ellenbeckii (also called Ellenbeck’s clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the Lycopodiaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a stem that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia ellenbeckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia ellenbeckii has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia ellenbeckii is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Huperzia ellenbeckii

Huperzia ellenbeckii can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and some parts of the Pacific Islands.

Huperzia ellenbeckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia ellenbeckii?

Huperzia ellenbeckii

What is the common name of Huperzia ellenbeckii?

Ellenbeck's firmoss

What type of plant is Huperzia ellenbeckii?

Lycophyte

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

Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
Hermann Nessel (1877-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nessel' in the authors string.