Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
muscicola
ID:
1318978

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.M.Chu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 20: 718 (5-6) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331432



Common Names

  • Huperzia muscicola
  • Muscicola Huperzia
  • Muscicola Fir Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia muscicola (also called mossy huperzia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia muscicola is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia muscicola has yellow flowers that are in a capitulum shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia muscicola is an evergreen fern native to China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clump in spring. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Huperzia muscicola

Huperzia muscicola is native to North America.

Huperzia muscicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia muscicola?

Huperzia muscicola

What is the common name of Huperzia muscicola?

Muscicola Fir Clubmoss

What is the habitat of Huperzia muscicola?

Moist, shady, rocky woods

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

Wei Ming Chu (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Chu' in the authors string.