Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
miyoshiana
ID:
1116853

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Ching

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 3(3): 303 (-304) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116191



Common Names

  • Miyoshian Firmoss
  • Miyoshian Huperzia
  • Miyoshian Fir Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia miyoshiana (also called Miyoshi's Firmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss found in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Taiwan. It is an epiphytic clubmoss, meaning it grows on other plants and trees, and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia miyoshiana is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia miyoshiana has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Huperzia miyoshiana

Huperzia miyoshiana is native to temperate forests in Asia and can be found in the Himalayas.

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-26610799: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.