Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
falcatum
ID:
148381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Presl) Fowler

Source:
ipni

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 30: 10 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147710



Common Names

  • Forked Adder's-tongue
  • Forked Grapefern
  • Forked Moonwort


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Synonyms

  • Ophioderma falcatum Deg. [unknown]
  • Ophioglossum pendulum falcatum (C. Presl) R.T.Clausen [unknown]
  • Ophioderma pendulum falcatum C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Ophioglossum falcatum (also called Sickle-leaved Adder's-tongue, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Ophioglossaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, forest edges, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum falcatum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophioglossum falcatum is small and inconspicuous, with a single, greenish-white tepal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, scale-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophioglossum falcatum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Ophioglossum falcatum

Ophioglossum falcatum can be found in moist, shady woods in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ophioglossum falcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophioglossum falcatum?

Ophioglossum falcatum

What are the common names of Ophioglossum falcatum?

Forked Adder's-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Ophioglossum falcatum?

Temperate regions

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