Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Genus:
Species:
yakusimensis
ID:
1315996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herter ex Nessel) Holub

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20(1): 78 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328450



Common Names

  • Yakusimensis Clubmoss
  • Yakusimensis Moss
  • Yakusimensis Selaginella


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Description

Huperzia yakusimensis (also called Yakushima Firmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the Yakushima Island of Japan. It has a creeping habit and small, bright green, linear leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huperzia yakusimensis is a species of clubmoss native to Japan. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huperzia yakusimensis has small, greenish-brown flowers that are grouped in cone-like structures. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huperzia yakusimensis is an evergreen, perennial, creeping plant that can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Huperzia yakusimensis

Huperzia yakusimensis is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Huperzia yakusimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huperzia yakusimensis?

Huperzia yakusimensis

What is the common name of Huperzia yakusimensis?

Yaku clubmoss

What is the natural habitat of Huperzia yakusimensis?

Forests, grasslands, and shrublands

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
Hermann Nessel (1877-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nessel' in the authors string.