Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
miniata
ID:
1409505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spring) Trev.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17: 248. 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421970



Common Names

  • Huperzia miniata
  • Miniature Huperzia
  • Miniature Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia miniata (also called Miniature fir clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial, mat-forming herb with short, erect, branching stems. It is native to the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia miniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia miniata has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, yellow-green seeds. The seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia miniata can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and partial shade. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Huperzia miniata

Huperzia miniata is native to eastern Asia.

Huperzia miniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia miniata?

Huperzia miniata

What is the common name of Huperzia miniata?

Miniature clubmoss

Where is Huperzia miniata found?

It is found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central 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

Antoine Frédéric Spring (1814-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spring' in the authors string.