Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
longistitatum
ID:
1323766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sahashi) Nakaike

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Checkl. Lycophytes Ferns Japan : 3 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336220



Common Names

  • Botrychium longistitatum
  • Long-stalked Moonwort
  • Long-stalked Botrychium


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Description

Botrychium longistitatum (also called Long-stalked Moonwort, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Ophioglossaceae family. It is native to China and grows in forests, thickets, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Botrychium longistitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Botrychium longistitatum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have eight leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium longistitatum is a perennial fern that is easy to propagate from spores. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be grown in a location that receives partial sun to full shade. The spores should be sown in the spring or summer in a potting mix and kept moist and in a warm location until they have germinated. Once germinated, the ferns can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Botrychium longistitatum

Botrychium longistitatum is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and meadows.

Botrychium longistitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Botrychium longistitatum?

Botrychium longistitatum

What is the family of Botrychium longistitatum?

Ophioglossaceae

Where is Botrychium longistitatum found?

China

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.
Toshiyuki Nakaike (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakaike' in the authors string.