Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Ophioglossales
Species:
vulgatum
ID:
1109705

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1062 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109043



Common Names

  • Ophioglossum vulgatum
  • Common Adder's-Tongue
  • Common Adder's-Tongue Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossum vulgatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ophioglossum vulgatum sub. kilimandscharicum (Hieron.) J.E.Burrows
Ophioglossum vulgatum sub. africanum Pocock ex J.E.Burrows
Ophioglossum vulgatum var. taylorianum J.E.Burrows
Ophioglossum vulgatum sub. vulgatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophioglossum vulgatum is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, yellowish-brown spore. The seedlings of Ophioglossum vulgatum are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophioglossum vulgatum is a slow-growing, terrestrial fern that requires partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from spores.

Where to Find Ophioglossum vulgatum

Ophioglossum vulgatum is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and bogs.

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