Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
fordii
ID:
1226980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226318



Common Names

  • Huperzia fordii
  • Fordii Huperzia
  • Fordii Huperzia Moss


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Description

Huperzia fordii (also called Ford's Huperzia, among many other common names) is a species of lycophyte in the Huperziaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in moist habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Huperzia fordii 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 fordii can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Where to Find Huperzia fordii

Huperzia fordii is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Huperzia fordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia fordii?

Huperzia fordii

What is the common name of Huperzia fordii?

Ford's Huperzia

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia fordii?

It is found in moist forests in the Philippines.

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-50048359: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.