Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sahashi) M.Kato
Source:
ipni
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 26 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147640
Common Names
- Dark Grapefern
- Atrovirens Grapefern
- Dark Botrychium
Synonyms
- Sceptridium atrovirens Sahashi [unknown]
- Sceptridium japonicum atrovirens (Sahashi) Seriz. [unknown]
Description
Botrychium atrovirens (also called Dark Grapefern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Ophioglossaceae. It is a small, terrestrial fern, with a single, erect frond up to 10 cm tall. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist, shady woods, meadows, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Botrychium atrovirens has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Botrychium atrovirens is small and greenish-brown in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, greenish-brown, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Botrychium atrovirens is a fern that can be propagated from spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but is best suited to temperate climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Botrychium atrovirens
Botrychium atrovirens can be found in moist, shady woods in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Botrychium atrovirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Botrychium atrovirens?
Botrychium atrovirens
What are the common names of Botrychium atrovirens?
Dark-green Moonwort
What is the natural habitat of Botrychium atrovirens?
Temperate regions
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
Norio Sahashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sahashi' in the authors string.