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Huperzia ×erubescens
Scientific Name: Huperzia ×erubescens
Family: Lycopodiaceae
Category: Lycopod
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Huperzia erubescens
Huperzia erubescens, also known as club moss or gemmiferous fir moss, is a species of plant belonging to the genus Huperzia.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is sometimes found in homes and gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Huperzia erubescens (Brack.) Holub
- Family: Lycopodiaceae (Clubmoss Family)
- Genus: Huperzia
- Synonyms:
- Huperzia somae (Hayata) Ching
- Lycopodium chinense var. somae (Hayata) Masam.
- Lycopodium erubescens Brack.
- Lycopodium rubricaule
- Urostachys erubescens (Brack.) Herter ex Nessel
- Huperzia erythrocaulon (Fe) Holub
Distribution and Habitat
- Huperzia erubescens is indigenous to regions including Hawaii (Oahu, Lanai, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Niihau) and East Asia.
- It is described as an infrequent, but locally common, terrestrial herbaceous plant.
- Specific locations mentioned include 'Eke Trail (W. Maui), Upper Kipahulu Valley (E. Maui), and Pu'u Kukui.
- It is also found on Mount Wai'ale'ale, Kauai.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The plant is described as delicate and herbaceous.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Huperzia erubescens can hybridize with Huperzia serrata to form Huperzia sulcinervia (Spring) Rothm.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Huperzia erubescens.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): provides taxonomic information.
- NatureServe: Offers resources for conservation information.
- PlantSystematics.org: An online resource for plant systematics.
- Gymnosperms.org: A resource for information on gymnosperms.