Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1228429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clute) Kartesz & Gandhi

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 201 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227767



Common Names

  • Huperzia occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Huperzia
  • Huperzia Occidentalis


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Description

Huperzia occidentalis (also called Western Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical America. It has a rounded frond and can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia occidentalis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Huperzia occidentalis

Huperzia occidentalis is native to North America and can be found in the forests of the region.

Huperzia occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia occidentalis?

Huperzia occidentalis

What are the common names of Huperzia occidentalis?

Western Tassel-fern, Western Tassel-fern tree

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia occidentalis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50052154: Based on the initial data import
Kanchi N. Gandhi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gandhi' in the authors string.
John T. Kartesz (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kartesz' in the authors string.
Willard Nelson Clute (1869-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clute' in the authors string.