Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Yan & N.Shrestha
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 73 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340347
Description
Huperzia nanlingensis (also called Nanling clubmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb native to China. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia nanlingensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia nanlingensis has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia nanlingensis is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.
Where to Find Huperzia nanlingensis
Huperzia nanlingensis is native to the Nanling Mountains of China.
Huperzia nanlingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia nanlingensis?
Huperzia nanlingensis
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia nanlingensis?
It is native to China.
What is the water temperature range for Huperzia nanlingensis?
It prefers temperatures between 68°F and 82°F (20-28°C).
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
Nawal Shrestha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Shrestha' in the authors string.