Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
fargesii
ID:
1226919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226257



Common Names

  • Huperzia fargesii
  • Fargesii Huperzia
  • Fargesii Huperzia Moss


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Description

Huperzia fargesii (also called Farges' Fir Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, creeping plant with needle-like leaves. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia fargesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Huperzia fargesii are small, yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small, dark and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia fargesii is a species of clubmoss native to China. It is best propagated by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or perlite. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks. Once the plants have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted to individual pots filled with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Huperzia fargesii

Huperzia fargesii is native to China. It is found in moist forests and mountain slopes.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50048205: Based on the initial data import
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.