Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
wusugongii
ID:
1335498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Li Bing Zhang, X.G.Xu & X.M.Zhou

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 296(1): 98 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347952





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Description

Huperzia wusugongii (also called Wusugong's Huperzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia wusugongii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia wusugongii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in short, dense spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia wusugongii is a fern species that is native to China. It is an evergreen fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a semi-shaded location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Huperzia wusugongii

Huperzia wusugongii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Huperzia wusugongii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia wusugongii?

Huperzia wusugongii

What type of plant is Huperzia wusugongii?

Fern

Where is Huperzia wusugongii found?

China

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

Li Bing Zhang (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Bing Zhang' in the authors string.
Xin-Mao Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.M.Zhou' in the authors string.
Xiao Gang Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.G.Xu' in the authors string.