Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
convexum
ID:
1042154

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.E.Burrows

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 19(2): 167 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041492



Common Names

  • Convexum Ophioglossum
  • Convexum Adder's Tongue
  • Adder's Tongue


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Description

Ophioglossum convexum (also called Ophioglossum convexum, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It has long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip and a yellow-green flower. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum convexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophioglossum convexum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Ophioglossum convexum

Ophioglossum convexum is native to India and can be found in the wild in the southern and western parts of the country.

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