Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw.; Bak.
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 445 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276403
Common Names
- Ophioglossum gracillimum
- Graceful Adder's Tongue
- Graceful Tongue
Uses & Benefits
Ophioglossum gracillimum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophioglossum gracillimum is a small, yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, fern-like plant.
Where to Find Ophioglossum gracillimum
Ophioglossum gracillimum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in moist forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
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