Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
tunux
ID:
1274884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stensvold & Farrar

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 92(2): 152 (151-157; figs. 1c (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274222



Common Names

  • Botrychium Tunux
  • Tunux Moonwort
  • Tunux's Moonwort


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Description

Botrychium tunux (also called Tunux moonwort, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with long, lance-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Botrychium tunux is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Botrychium tunux has small, greenish-white flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are ovate-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Botrychium tunux can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall. Plant in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Botrychium tunux

Botrychium tunux can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

Botrychium tunux FAQ

What is the scientific name of Botrychium tunux?

Botrychium tunux

What is the common name of Botrychium tunux?

Tunux Moonwort

What type of plant is Botrychium tunux?

Fern

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

Donald R. Farrar (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farrar' in the authors string.
Mary Clay Stensvold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stensvold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324210-2: Based on the initial data import