Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
1315989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter ex Nessel) Holub

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 77 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328443



Common Names

  • Thwaitesii Clubmoss
  • Thwaitesii Moss
  • Thwaitesii Selaginella


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Description

Huperzia thwaitesii (also called Thwaite's Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the Western Ghats of India. It has a creeping habit and small, bright green, linear leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia thwaitesii is a species of clubmoss native to India. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia thwaitesii has small, greenish-brown flowers that are grouped in cone-like structures. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia thwaitesii is an evergreen, perennial, creeping plant that can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Huperzia thwaitesii

Huperzia thwaitesii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Huperzia thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia thwaitesii?

Huperzia thwaitesii

What is the common name of Huperzia thwaitesii?

Thwaite's firmoss

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia thwaitesii?

Forests and woodlands

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
Hermann Nessel (1877-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nessel' in the authors string.