Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
friburgensis
ID:
1316293

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter ex Nessel & Hoehne) B.Øllg. & P.G.Windisch

Source:
ipni

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bradea 5: 10 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328747





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Description

Huperzia friburgensis (also called Fribourg Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia friburgensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to add texture and color to landscapes. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and is a good source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia friburgensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia friburgensis is a species of fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by spores or by division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a shaded area and watered regularly.

Where to Find Huperzia friburgensis

Huperzia friburgensis is native to the mountains of Central Europe.

Huperzia friburgensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia friburgensis?

Huperzia friburgensis

What is the common name of Huperzia friburgensis?

Friburg's huperzia

What is the native range of Huperzia friburgensis?

Central and South America

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

Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
Hermann Nessel (1877-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nessel' in the authors string.
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.
Paulo Guenter Windisch (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Windisch' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278362-2: Based on the initial data import