Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
fernandezianum
ID:
1112177

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr. in Skottsb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez 2: 44, fig. 7 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111515



Common Names

  • Ophioglossum Fernandezianum
  • Fernandezianum Ophioglossum
  • Fernandezianum Adder's-tongue


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Description

Ophioglossum fernandezianum (also called Fern Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with long, narrow, dark green fronds. It is native to the Falkland Islands, and grows in moist, shady places, such as in the understory of rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum fernandezianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophioglossum fernandezianum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a papery wing. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophioglossum fernandezianum is a fern that is propagated by spores. It can be grown in moist, shady areas with well-draining soil. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Ophioglossum fernandezianum

Ophioglossum fernandezianum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow ponds in the western United States and Canada.

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-26605578: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.