Huperzia

  • Authority

    Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.

  • Family

    Lycopodiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Huperzia

  • Description

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    Genus Description - Epiphytic, usually pendent, the axes simple (in species outside of our flora) or dichotomously divided into equal branches, but of indeterminate length. Sporangia borne in axils of non-modified leaves or in leaves shorter than others. Some authors (e.g., Mickel & Beitel, 1988; Proctor, 1989) consider this genus a synonym of Lycopodium.

  • Discussion

    Axes <1.5 mm diam H. linifolia.

    1. Axes 1.5-4 mm diam.

    2. Leaves linear, 1-1.5 mm wide H. dichotoma.

    2. Leaves lanceolate, 2-3 mm wide H. taxifolia