Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
mesoamericana
ID:
1121861

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Øllg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 67 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121199



Common Names

  • Huperzia mesoamericana
  • Mesoamericana Clubmoss
  • Forked Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia mesoamericana (also called Mesoamerican Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows in clumps and is native to North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia mesoamericana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia mesoamericana has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia mesoamericana is a species of clubmoss native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. It can tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture.

Where to Find Huperzia mesoamericana

Huperzia mesoamericana can be found in the tropical rainforests 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