Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
1036601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Fraser-Jenk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Military Med. Sci. 13: 368 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035939



Common Names

  • Huperzia javanica
  • Javanica Huperzia
  • Huperzia Javanica


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Description

Huperzia javanica (also called Javanese huperzia, and many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to India. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are small and white. It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia javanica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia javanica has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia javanica is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spores. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Huperzia javanica

Huperzia javanica is native to Indonesia and can be found in moist 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

IPNI record: 77100109-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001425497
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraser-Jenk.' in the authors string.