Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Holub
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 74 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328416
Common Names
- Macgregorii Clubmoss
- Macgregorii Moss
- Macgregorii Selaginella
Description
Huperzia macgregorii (also called MacGregor's Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, branching stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia macgregorii is a species of clubmoss. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal remedies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia macgregorii has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain the seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia macgregorii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix. Division is best done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. Divide the clump into smaller sections, making sure each section has at least one growing point.
Where to Find Huperzia macgregorii
Huperzia macgregorii can be found in India.
Huperzia macgregorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia macgregorii?
Huperzia macgregorii
What is the common name of Huperzia macgregorii?
MacGregor's firmoss
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia macgregorii?
Forests and woodlands
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