Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Nishida & S.Kurita
Source:
ipni
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 55(4): 112 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000147730
Common Names
- Southern Adder's-tongue
- Southern Grapefern
- Southern Rattlesnake-fern
Description
Ophioglossum parvum (also called Small 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 parvum 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 parvum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophioglossum parvum 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 parvum
Ophioglossum parvum can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.
Ophioglossum parvum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophioglossum parvum?
Ophioglossum parvum
What type of plant is Ophioglossum parvum?
Fern
Where is Ophioglossum parvum found?
North America
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