Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
1124914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grev. & Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 218 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001124252



Common Names

  • Ophioglossum parvifolium
  • Small-leaf Adder's-tongue
  • Small-leaf Ophioglossum


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Description

Ophioglossum parvifolium (also called Ophioglossum fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a small, evergreen fern with long, lanceolate fronds that can reach up to 30 cm in length. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophioglossum parvifolium is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green perianth. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophioglossum parvifolium is a fern that can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Ophioglossum parvifolium

Ophioglossum parvifolium can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.