Huperzia sagasteguiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagasteguiana
ID:
1280965
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Øllg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34(6): 37 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280303
Common Names
- Sagasteguian Huperzia
- Huperzia
- Huperzia Sagasteguiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Huperzia sagasteguiana (also called Sagasteguiana Huperzia, among many other common names) is a fern native to Colombia. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia sagasteguiana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal remedy for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huperzia sagasteguiana is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedling is small and has a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Huperzia sagasteguiana is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a shady position and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to shape and is suitable for container growing.
Where to Find Huperzia sagasteguiana
Huperzia sagasteguiana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Huperzia sagasteguiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia sagasteguiana?
Huperzia sagasteguiana
What type of plant is Huperzia sagasteguiana?
It is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae.
Where is Huperzia sagasteguiana found?
It is found in Mexico and Central 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-50308435: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.