Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
alaskense
ID:
1041095

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.H.Wagner & J.R.Grant

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 92(2): 164 (-170; figs. 1-2) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040433



Common Names

  • Botrychium Alaskense
  • Alaskan Moonwort
  • Alaskan Grape Fern


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Description

Botrychium alaskense (also called Alaska Moonwort, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous climber. It is native to Alaska and grows in rocky, sandy, and loamy soils. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Botrychium alaskense is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for and can tolerate a wide range of climates. The plant is also known for its ability to help reduce air pollution.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Botrychium alaskense var. pavlovii Tzvelev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Botrychium alaskense plant produces small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium alaskense can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Botrychium alaskense

Botrychium alaskense is native to Alaska.

Species in the Botrychium genus

Botrychium atrovirens, Botrychium biforme, Botrychium lineare, Botrychium microphyllum, Botrychium triangularifolium, Botrychium watertonense, Botrychium alaskense, Botrychium biternatum, Botrychium boreale, Botrychium dissectum, Botrychium dusenii, Botrychium jenmanii, Botrychium lanceolatum, Botrychium lunaria, Botrychium lunarioides, Botrychium matricariifolium, Botrychium minganense, Botrychium oneidense, Botrychium simplex, Botrychium subbifoliatum, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium virginianum, Botrychium pinnatum, Botrychium pumicola, Botrychium ternatum, Botrychium montanum, Botrychium hesperium, Botrychium crenulatum, Botrychium ascendens, Botrychium campestre, Botrychium echo, Botrychium pedunculosum, Botrychium paradoxum, Botrychium rugulosum, Botrychium mormo, Botrychium australe, Botrychium chamaeconium, Botrychium schaffneri, Botrychium decompositum, Botrychium underwoodianum, Botrychium pallidum, Botrychium spathulatum, Botrychium daucifolium, Botrychium lanuginosum, Botrychium japonicum, Botrychium strictum, Botrychium formosanum, Botrychium nipponicum, Botrychium multifidum, Botrychium acuminatum,

Species in the Ophioglossaceae family

References

Warren H. Wagner (1920-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Wagner' in the authors string.
Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324229-2: Based on the initial data import