Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
pendulum
ID:
1108180

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1518 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107518



Common Names

  • Pendulum Fern
  • Adder's Tongue Fern
  • Snake's Tongue Fern


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Description

Ophioglossum pendulum (also called 'Pendulous Adder's Tongue', among many other common names) is a fern species native to North America. It is an evergreen perennial with an upright habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forest margins, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum pendulum is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophioglossum pendulum has small, greenish flowers with white petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophioglossum pendulum can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a potting mix that is composed of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and peat moss. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. It can be grown in temperatures between 10-25°C.

Where to Find Ophioglossum pendulum

Ophioglossum pendulum is found in temperate and subtropical regions 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

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