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Puerto Rico clubmoss
Scientific Name: Huperzia acerosa
Family: Lycopodiaceae
Category: Lycopod
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Huperzia acerosa - Puerto Rico Clubmoss
Huperzia acerosa, commonly known as Puerto Rico Clubmoss, is a species of clubmoss found in several regions.
Considerations for Pets
- Club mosses are sometimes grown in terrariums, so monitor pets' access to these environments.
Considerations for Children
- Club mosses are sometimes grown in fairy gardens, so monitor child's access to these environments.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Huperzia acerosa (Sw.) Holub
- Common Name: Puerto Rico Clubmoss
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 70. 1985.
- Synonym: Phlegmariurus acerosus
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Puerto Rico.
- Found in eastern Puerto Rico at upper middle to high elevations.
- Also found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Trinidad.
Morphological Characteristics/Growth Habits
- Epiphytic
Ecological Role
- Mentioned in the context of succession on landslides in Puerto Rico.
Other Huperzia Species Mentioned
- Huperzia appalachiana (Appalachian Clubmoss)
- Huperzia serrata (Chinese club moss)
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in association with mealybugs (Pseudococcidae and Pseudococcus) on avocados in Puerto Rico.
Further Information
- Herbário do Departamento de Botânica.
- Plantae of Costa Rica (INBio).
- The New York Botanical Garden’s William and Lynda Steere Herbarium.