Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1109425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Beauv.) Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 54: 61. 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108763



Common Names

  • Huperzia obtusifolia
  • Fir clubmoss
  • Upright fir clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern with short, creeping rhizomes. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in humid forests. It prefers shady, moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia obtusifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Where to Find Huperzia obtusifolia

Huperzia obtusifolia is found in moist forests in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Virginia.

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-26601828: Based on the initial data import
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.