Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herter) Holub
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 77 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280306
Common Names
- Ulixis Huperzia
- Huperzia
- Huperzia Ulixis
Description
Huperzia ulixis (also called Ulixis Huperzia, among many other common names) is a fern native to Colombia. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Huperzia ulixis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Huperzia ulixis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedling is small and has a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Huperzia ulixis 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 ulixis
Huperzia ulixis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Huperzia ulixis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Huperzia ulixis?
Huperzia ulixis
What type of plant is Huperzia ulixis?
It is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae.
Where is Huperzia ulixis 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