Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chrysostoma
ID:
257537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schuit. & Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 743 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256869



Common Names

  • Ophioglossella chrysostoma
  • Chrysostoma Adder's Tongue
  • Golden Adder's Tongue


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Description

Ophioglossella chrysostoma (also called Golden-tongued Ophioglossella, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a woody stem and is covered in bristly hairs. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ophioglossella chrysostoma is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophioglossella chrysostoma has small, yellow flowers with brown spots and a white lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophioglossella chrysostoma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soils but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ophioglossella chrysostoma

Ophioglossella chrysostoma can be found in tropical Asia, from India to southern China and southeast to New Guinea.

Ophioglossella chrysostoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophioglossella chrysostoma?

Ophioglossella chrysostoma

What is the common name of Ophioglossella chrysostoma?

Chrysostoma

What is the natural habitat of Ophioglossella chrysostoma?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

Species in the Ophioglossella genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-140247: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.