Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
nipponicum
ID:
1116221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1: 5 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115559



Common Names

  • Botrychium nipponicum
  • Japanese Moonwort
  • Nipponicum Botrychium


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Description

Botrychium nipponicum (also called Japanese 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 nipponicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Botrychium nipponicum var. minus (H.Hara) M.Kato

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Botrychium nipponicum has small white flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium nipponicum 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 nipponicum

Botrychium nipponicum is native to Japan.

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