Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
148326

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sahashi) M.Kato

Source:
ipni

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 27 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147655



Common Names

  • Small-Leaf Grapefern
  • Microphyllum Grapefern
  • Small-Leaf Botrychium


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Synonyms

  • Sceptridium microphyllum Sahashi [unknown]

Description

Botrychium microphyllum (also called Small-Leaved 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 microphyllum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Botrychium microphyllum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium microphyllum 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 microphyllum

Botrychium microphyllum can be found in moist, shady woods in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Botrychium microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Botrychium microphyllum?

Botrychium microphyllum

What are the common names of Botrychium microphyllum?

Small-leaved Moonwort

What is the natural habitat of Botrychium microphyllum?

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

Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
Norio Sahashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sahashi' in the authors string.