Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
austro-asiaticum
ID:
1127410

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Nishida

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. 4(3): 329 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126748



Common Names

  • Austro-asiaticum Ophioglossum
  • Austro-asiaticum Fern
  • Austro-asiaticum Ophioglossum Fern


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Description

Ophioglossum austro-asiaticum (also called Austro-Asian Adder's-tongue, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Ophioglossaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is typically found in moist, shady places such as forests, cliffs, and valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum austro-asiaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophioglossum austro-asiaticum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters at the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Ophioglossum austro-asiaticum

Ophioglossum austro-asiaticum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Ophioglossum genus

Ophioglossum falcatum, Ophioglossum intermedium, Ophioglossum kawamurae, Ophioglossum lineare, Ophioglossum louisii, Ophioglossum melipillense, Ophioglossum opacum, Ophioglossum parvum, Ophioglossum rabellum, Ophioglossum simplex, Ophioglossum convexum, Ophioglossum sandieae, Ophioglossum lancifolium, Ophioglossum pendulum, Ophioglossum crotalophoroides, Ophioglossum engelmannii, Ophioglossum lusitanicum, Ophioglossum nudicaule, Ophioglossum petiolatum, Ophioglossum reticulatum, Ophioglossum vulgatum, Ophioglossum polyphyllum, Ophioglossum pumilio, Ophioglossum dendroneuron, Ophioglossum mononeuron, Ophioglossum palmatum, Ophioglossum bergianum, Ophioglossum costatum, Ophioglossum gomezianum, Ophioglossum californicum, Ophioglossum pusillum, Ophioglossum fernandezianum, Ophioglossum thomasii, Ophioglossum scariosum, Ophioglossum coriaceum, Ophioglossum ellipticum, Ophioglossum thermale, Ophioglossum gramineum, Ophioglossum oleosum, Ophioglossum eliminatum, Ophioglossum azoricum, Ophioglossum parvifolium, Ophioglossum austro-asiaticum, Ophioglossum harrisii, Ophioglossum oblongum, Ophioglossum yongrenense, Ophioglossum latifolium, Ophioglossum gracillimum, Ophioglossum caroticaule, Ophioglossum lusoafricanum,

Species in the Ophioglossaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26623401: Based on the initial data import
Makoto Nishida (1927-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nishida' in the authors string.