Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
1128284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Webbia 24: 719 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127622



Common Names

  • Pulcherrima Huperzia
  • Pulcherrima Clubmoss
  • Pulcherrima Fern


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Description

Huperzia pulcherrima (also called 'Fir Clubmoss', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the Himalayas, India, and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodlands, and is often found in mossy, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia pulcherrima has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark-brown and elliptical in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia pulcherrima is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It can tolerate some drought but should be kept moist during the summer months. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Huperzia pulcherrima

Huperzia pulcherrima is native to Colombia and can be found in the provinces of Antioquia, Cundinamarca, and Valle del Cauca.

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.