Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
lusoafricanum
ID:
1277067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.; Prantl

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 1: 351 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276405



Common Names

  • Ophioglossum lusoafricanum
  • Luso-African Adder's Tongue
  • Luso-African Tongue


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Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum lusoafricanum 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 lusoafricanum is a small, yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, fern-like plant.

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Where to Find Ophioglossum lusoafricanum

Ophioglossum lusoafricanum 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

References

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Karl Anton Eugen Prantl (1849-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prantl' in the authors string.