Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
robustum
ID:
1119139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rupr.) Underw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30. 51. 1903 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118477



Common Names

  • Botrychium robustum
  • Robustum Botrychium
  • Robust Moonwort


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Description

Botrychium robustum (also called ‘Robust Moonwort’, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial fern native to temperate regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Botrychium robustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Botrychium robustum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium robustum is a hardy, deciduous fern that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by spores in the fall. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Botrychium robustum

Botrychium robustum is native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26613480: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
Lucien Marcus Underwood (1853-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Underw.' in the authors string.