Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
1120633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 54: 60 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119971



Common Names

  • Rufescent Huperzia
  • Huperzia rufescens
  • Rufescent Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Huperzia rufescens is a fern that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to provide ground cover and as a border for flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia rufescens has small, yellow-green flowers which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia rufescens is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by spores or division of rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Huperzia rufescens

Huperzia rufescens is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26615140: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.