Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
1269023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 75 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268361



Common Names

  • Huperzia pearcei
  • Pearce's Huperzia
  • Pearce's Fir Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia pearcei (also called Pearce's Huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern that grows in tufts. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks. Its leaves are linear and its sporangia are borne on short, slender stalks.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia pearcei is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia pearcei has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in groups of four to eight. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia pearcei can be propagated by spores. Spores should be sown in the spring on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a cool, shaded area. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Huperzia pearcei

Huperzia pearcei is native to Peru.

Huperzia pearcei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia pearcei?

Huperzia pearcei

What is the common name of Huperzia pearcei?

Pearce's Huperzia

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia pearcei?

Moist forests, along streams and rivers

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278413-2: Based on the initial data import