Status:
valid
Authors:
Taton
Source:
ipni
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 17: 118, t.2 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147721
Common Names
- Louis' Adder's-tongue
- Louis' Grapefern
- Louis' Moonwort
Synonyms
- Cheiroglossa louisii (Taton) Pic.Serm. [unknown]
Description
Ophioglossum louisii (also called Louis' 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 louisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophioglossum louisii is small and greenish-brown in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, greenish-brown, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophioglossum louisii 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 louisii
Ophioglossum louisii can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.
Ophioglossum louisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophioglossum louisii?
Ophioglossum louisii
What are the common names of Ophioglossum louisii?
Louis' Adder's-tongue
What is the natural habitat of Ophioglossum louisii?
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