Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching & Y.X.Lin
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22(3): 193 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233440
Common Names
- Huperzia Medogensis
- Medogensis
- Huperzia
Description
Huperzia medogensis (also called Medogensis Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia medogensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia medogensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia medogensis is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easily propagated from spores or division of the rhizomes. To propagate from spores, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a sterile, moist medium. To propagate from division, carefully divide the rhizomes and replant in a moist, well-draining soil. Cultivation of Huperzia medogensis requires partial to full shade, moist soil, and protection from strong winds.
Where to Find Huperzia medogensis
Huperzia medogensis is native to China and can be found in limestone areas.
Huperzia medogensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia medogensis?
Huperzia medogensis
What is the habitat of Huperzia medogensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and forests
What is the flowering period of Huperzia medogensis?
April to June
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