Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nessel) Pic.Serm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Webbia 23: 163 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276557
Common Names
- Huperzia staudtii
- Staudt's Fir Clubmoss
- Stiff Fir Clubmoss
Description
Huperzia staudtii (also called 'Staudt's Clubmoss', among many other common names) is a species of lycopod in the Huperziaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia staudtii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Huperzia staudtii has white flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia staudtii is an epiphytic fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be grown from spores, but it can take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Huperzia staudtii
Huperzia staudtii can be found in the Staudt region of Germany.
Huperzia staudtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia staudtii?
Huperzia staudtii
What is the family of Huperzia staudtii?
Lycopodiaceae
Where is Huperzia staudtii found?
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