Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nessel) Rolleri & Deferrari
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 21, Bot. 100: 156 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221660
Common Names
- Huperzia nesselii
- Fir Clubmoss
- Stiff Clubmoss
Description
Huperzia nesselii (also called Nessel's Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small fern with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in wet forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia nesselii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia nesselii has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia nesselii is a fern that is native to tropical America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division or by spores.
Where to Find Huperzia nesselii
Huperzia nesselii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.
Huperzia nesselii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia nesselii?
Huperzia nesselii
What is the common name of Huperzia nesselii?
Nessel's Huperzia
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia nesselii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Amelia M. Deferrari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deferrari' in the authors string.