Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Haines
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Fam. Huperziac. Lycopodiac. New England ed. 2: 100. 2003 [24 Mar 2003]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279663
Common Names
- Huperzia josephbeitelii
- Josephbeitelii Huperzia
- Josephbeitel's Clubmoss
Description
Huperzia josephbeitelii (also called Joseph Beitel's Huperzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to China, Nepal, and India, and can be found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia josephbeitelii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia josephbeitelii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like formation. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia josephbeitelii is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Huperzia josephbeitelii
Huperzia josephbeitelii is native to Mexico.
Huperzia josephbeitelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia josephbeitelii?
Huperzia josephbeitelii
What is the common name of Huperzia josephbeitelii?
Josephbeitel's Fir Clubmoss
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia josephbeitelii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Arthur Haines: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Haines' in the authors string.