Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
1315946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) Holub

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328400



Common Names

  • Foliose Clubmoss
  • Foliose Moss
  • Foliose Selaginella


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Description

Huperzia foliosa (also called Leafy Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, branching stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia foliosa is a species of clubmoss. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal remedies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Tiny, yellow-green flowers in clusters of up to 5. Seed: Tiny, round, brown seeds. Seedlings: Have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Huperzia foliosa

Huperzia foliosa can be found in India.

Huperzia foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia foliosa?

Huperzia foliosa

What is the common name of Huperzia foliosa?

Foliate clubmoss

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia foliosa?

Forests and grasslands

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.