Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
1287479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Trevis.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17: 248 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286817



Common Names

  • Prolifera Huperzia
  • Prolifera Clubmoss
  • Mexican Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia prolifera (also called Proliferous Huperzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to Australia. It has small, fan-shaped fronds and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia prolifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, as well as for food and medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia prolifera has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia prolifera is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Huperzia prolifera

Huperzia prolifera is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Huperzia prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia prolifera?

Huperzia prolifera

What is the common name of Huperzia prolifera?

Forked Fir Moss

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia prolifera?

Moist, shady areas

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169772-3: Based on the initial data import