Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
megastachya
ID:
1109434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Tardieu

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 10: 18 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108772



Common Names

  • Huperzia megastachya
  • Fir clubmoss
  • Upright fir clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia megastachya (also called Large-spiked huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern with short, creeping rhizomes. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in humid forests. It prefers shady, moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia megastachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia megastachya has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seed is a small, brown, spore-bearing capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Huperzia megastachya

Huperzia megastachya can be found in the mountains of Central 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-26601837: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.