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Huperzia javanica

Broad Leaf Firmoss
Also known as: Huperzia indica S.R.Ghosh +16 more
  • Huperzia indica S.R.Ghosh
  • Huperzia javanica (Sw.) Fraser-Jenk.
  • Huperzia longipetiolata (Spring) Y.C.Yang
  • Huperzia rubricaulis (Alderw.) Holub
  • Huperzia serrata f. longipetiolata (Spring) Ching
  • Huperzia serrata subsp. javanica (Sw.) Satou
  • Huperzia serrata subsp. longipetiolata (Spring) H.M.Chang
  • Huperzia serrata var. longipetiolata (Spring) H.M.Chang
  • Huperzia serrata var. longipetiolata (Spring) S.R.Ghosh
  • Lycopodium khasianum D.D.Pant & P.S.Pandey
  • Lycopodium rubricaule Alderw.
  • Lycopodium sargassifolium Liebm.
  • Lycopodium serratum subsp. longipetiolatum Spring, 1965
  • Lycopodium serratum var. javanicum (Sw.) Makino
  • Lycopodium serratum var. longipetiolatum Spring
  • Lycopodium serratum var. minor D.D.Pant & P.S.Pandey
  • Urostachys javanicus (Sw.) Herter
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lycopodiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.

Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Huperzia javanica (commonly known as Broad-leaf firmoss) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Lycopodiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, Philippines, Queensland, Samoa, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vanuatu, Vietnam

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