Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
melipillense
ID:
148394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Remy; Gay

Source:
ipni

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 541 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147723



Common Names

  • Melipillense Adder's Tongue
  • Melipillense Ophioglossum
  • Melipillense Fern


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum melipillense 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 melipillense 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 melipillense 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 melipillense

Ophioglossum melipillense can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

Ophioglossum melipillense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophioglossum melipillense?

Ophioglossum melipillense

What are the common names of Ophioglossum melipillense?

Melipilla Adder's-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Ophioglossum melipillense?

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

References

Claude Ray (1800-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gay' in the authors string.
Esprit Alexandre Remy (1817-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Remy' in the authors string.