Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
hemleri
ID:
1119544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nessel & Hoehne) B.Øllg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 169 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118882



Common Names

  • Huperzia hemleri
  • Hemler's Clubmoss
  • Hemler's Fir Clubmoss


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Uses & Benefits

Huperzia hemleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia hemleri has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia hemleri is a terrestrial fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy species that can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).

Where to Find Huperzia hemleri

Huperzia hemleri is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26613932: Based on the initial data import
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.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.