Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
polyphyllum
ID:
1110387

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun ex Seub.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Fl. Azor. : 17 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109725



Common Names

  • Polyphyllum Ophioglossum
  • Ophioglossum Polyphyllum
  • Polyphyllum Adder's Tongue


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Description

Ophioglossum polyphyllum (also called Many-leaved Adder’s-tongue, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern-ally that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in rocky ravines or on limestone slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum polyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create bonsai and terrariums. It is known to be a drought-tolerant plant and can also be used to create a living wall.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ophioglossum polyphyllum var. angustifolium Pocock ex J.E.Burrows

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophioglossum polyphyllum has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Ophioglossum polyphyllum

Ophioglossum polyphyllum is native to the western United States and can be found in areas such as California, Oregon, and Washington.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602984: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' in the authors string.