Huperzia protoporophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
protoporophila
ID:
1280324
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Haines
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Fam. Huperziac. Lycopodiac. New England 88 (-89). 2003 [Feb 2003]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279662
Common Names
- Huperzia protoporophila
- Protoporophila Huperzia
- Protoporophila Clubmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huperzia protoporophila (also called Protoporphyrin Huperzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to China, Nepal, and India, and can be found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia protoporophila is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia protoporophila has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like formation. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Huperzia protoporophila is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Huperzia protoporophila
Huperzia protoporophila is native to Mexico.
Huperzia protoporophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia protoporophila?
Huperzia protoporophila
What is the common name of Huperzia protoporophila?
Protoporophila Fir Clubmoss
What is the natural habitat of Huperzia protoporophila?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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
Arthur Haines: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Haines' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60453031-2: Based on the initial data import