Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
1280244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron. & Herter) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 76 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279582



Common Names

  • Pruinose Huperzia
  • Huperzia pruinosa
  • Huperzia pruinosa


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Description

Huperzia pruinosa (also called Pruinose Huperzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a woody stem, with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests and in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia pruinosa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Huperzia pruinosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia pruinosa is a perennial fern that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from spores or from division. Spores should be sown on a moist medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Once the seedlings have germinated, they should be transplanted into individual containers. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Huperzia pruinosa

Huperzia pruinosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Huperzia pruinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia pruinosa?

Huperzia pruinosa

What is the common name of Huperzia pruinosa?

Pruinose fir clubmoss

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia pruinosa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in Central and South America

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-50305057: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.