Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sahashi) Ebihara
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Mus. Nat. Sci., Tokyo, B. 41(1): 15. 2015 [20 Feb 2015]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422004
Description
Botrychium silvicola (also called Botrychium silvicola, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are pinnate-pinnatifid. It is found in moist woodlands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Botrychium silvicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Botrychium silvicola flower has a yellowish-greenish color with a white center. Its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Botrychium silvicola is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or division. To propagate by spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant them in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Botrychium silvicola
Botrychium silvicola is found in North America.
Botrychium silvicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Botrychium silvicola?
Botrychium silvicola
What are the common names of Botrychium silvicola?
Woodland moonwort
Where is Botrychium silvicola found?
Botrychium silvicola is found in North America
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.