Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
louisii
ID:
148392

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


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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.

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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