Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1063 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110621
Common Names
- Palmatum Ophioglossum
- Hand-leaved Adder's-tongue
- Hand-leaved Fern Adder's-tongue
Uses & Benefits
Ophioglossum palmatum is an ornamental plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophioglossum palmatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophioglossum palmatum is a small, hardy fern that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is susceptible to cold and frost.
Where to Find Ophioglossum palmatum
Ophioglossum palmatum can be found in the temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
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