Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
varia
ID:
1409530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Trevis.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17(3): 247. 1875 , adnot. no. 3

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421995





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Description

Huperzia varia (also called Huperzia varia, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Hawaii. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid. It is found in moist woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia varia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia varia has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, yellow-green seeds. The seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia varia is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or division. To propagate by spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant them in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Huperzia varia

Huperzia varia can be found in Japan.

Huperzia varia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia varia?

Huperzia varia

What are the common names of Huperzia varia?

Variable huperzia

Where is Huperzia varia found?

Huperzia varia is found in 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.