Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
azoricum
ID:
1116528

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Tent. Pterid. 49. 1845 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001115866



Common Names

  • Ophioglossum azoricum
  • Azores Adder's-tongue
  • Azorean Adder's-tongue


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Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum azoricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to decorate homes. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophioglossum azoricum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophioglossum azoricum is a shade-tolerant, evergreen fern that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or spores. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Ophioglossum azoricum

Ophioglossum azoricum is found in the Azores Islands of Portugal.

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