Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
tournayana
ID:
1303694

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lawalrée) Holub

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1985

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316148



Common Names

  • Huperzia tournayana
  • Tournay's Firmoss
  • Tournay's Clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia tournayana (also called Tournay's firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has small, bright green leaves with a leathery texture and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia tournayana is a shrub native to Central America. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Huperzia tournayana is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped structure. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia tournayana is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Huperzia tournayana

Huperzia tournayana is native to Africa and can be found in the rainforest regions of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Huperzia tournayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia tournayana?

Huperzia tournayana

What are the common names of Huperzia tournayana?

Tournayana palm, macauba palm

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia tournayana?

It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil

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

IPNI record: 17518500-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001316147
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.