Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
formosanum
ID:
1116220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tagawa

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 9: 87 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115558



Common Names

  • Botrychium formosanum
  • Formosan Moonwort
  • Formosanum Botrychium


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Description

Botrychium formosanum (also called Formosan Moonwort, among many other common names) is a species of moonwort in the family Ophioglossaceae. It is native to the Americas, where it is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as coniferous forests, and is often found on rocks or logs.

Uses & Benefits

Botrychium formosanum is a species of fern commonly found in East Asia. It is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Botrychium formosanum is small, greenish-white and has 4 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and has a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium formosanum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Botrychium formosanum

Botrychium formosanum is native to Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands.

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