Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
1109403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Trevis.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 17: 248 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108741



Common Names

  • Huperzia verticillata
  • Fir clubmoss
  • Upright fir clubmoss


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Description

Huperzia verticillata (also called Whorled huperzia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern with short, creeping rhizomes. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in humid forests. It prefers shady, moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia verticillata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings have a single, upright leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia verticillata is a fern that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Huperzia verticillata

Huperzia verticillata can be found in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a rare fern and is usually found in moist, shady places.

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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124873-2: Based on the initial data import