Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 6: t. 995. 1854; HB. 446. NPf (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147718
Common Names
- Intermediate Adder's-tongue
- Intermediate Grapefern
- Intermediate Moonwort
Synonyms
- Ophioderma intermedium (Hook.) Nishida [unknown]
Description
Ophioglossum intermedium (also called Intermediate 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 intermedium has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophioglossum intermedium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophioglossum intermedium 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 intermedium
Ophioglossum intermedium can be found in moist, shady woods in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Ophioglossum intermedium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophioglossum intermedium?
Ophioglossum intermedium
What are the common names of Ophioglossum intermedium?
Intermediate Adder's-tongue
What is the natural habitat of Ophioglossum intermedium?
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