Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
selago
ID:
1110916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Bernh. ex Schrank & Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Hort. Reg. Monac. : 3 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110254



Common Names

  • Selago Huperzia
  • Huperzia Selago
  • Selago Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia selago (also called Fir Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa and Asia. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and has a creeping habit with small, bright green, needle-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia selago is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Huperzia selago sub. dentata (Herter) Valentine

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia selago has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Huperzia selago

Huperzia selago can be found in moist woods and along streambanks in eastern North 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-26603630: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.