Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolleri) Holub
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 72. 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001417684
Common Names
- Huperzia Eremorum
- Eremorum Huperzia
- Huperzia Eremor's
Description
Huperzia eremorum (also called Eremorum Huperzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia eremorum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible. The wood of the plant is also used for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huperzia eremorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia eremorum is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of roots in the spring or summer and replant the divisions in moist, well-draining soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Huperzia eremorum
Huperzia eremorum is found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Huperzia eremorum FAQ
What is the common name of Huperzia eremorum?
Eremorum Huperzia
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia eremorum?
It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, rocky areas.
What is the flower color of Huperzia eremorum?
The flowers are yellow or orange.
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