Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
kawamurae
ID:
148390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tagawa

Source:
ipni

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 8: 134 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147719



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Rhizoglossum kawamurae (Tagawa) Nishida [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophioglossum kawamurae 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 kawamurae 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 kawamurae

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

Ophioglossum kawamurae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophioglossum kawamurae?

Ophioglossum kawamurae

What are the common names of Ophioglossum kawamurae?

Kawamura's Adder's-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Ophioglossum kawamurae?

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