Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
pecten
ID:
1109397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Tardieu

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 10: 18 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108735



Common Names

  • Huperzia pecten
  • Fir clubmoss
  • Upright fir clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia pecten (also called Pectinate 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 pecten is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Huperzia pecten are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia pecten is a fern that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Huperzia pecten

Huperzia pecten can be found in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a rare fern and is usually found in moist, shady places.

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-26601799: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.