Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
richardsiae
ID:
1277068

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.E.Burrows

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 29(1): 109 (1999) (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276406



Common Names

  • Ophioglossum richardsiae
  • Richards' Adder's Tongue
  • Richards' Tongue


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Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum richardsiae has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophioglossum richardsiae is a small, yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, fern-like plant.

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Where to Find Ophioglossum richardsiae

Ophioglossum richardsiae is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in moist forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.

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