Botrychium lineare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lineare
ID:
148323
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Wagner
Source:
ipni
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 84(1): 5 (1994) (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147652
Common Names
- Linear Grapefern
- Lineare Grapefern
- Linear Botrychium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Botrychium lineare (also called Linear 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 lineare has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Botrychium lineare is small and inconspicuous, with a single, greenish-white tepal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, scale-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Botrychium lineare 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 lineare
Botrychium lineare can be found in moist, shady woods in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Botrychium lineare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Botrychium lineare?
Botrychium lineare
What are the common names of Botrychium lineare?
Linear Moonwort
What is the natural habitat of Botrychium lineare?
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
Warren H. Wagner (1920-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Wagner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17563780-1: Based on the initial data import