Longstem Adderstongue
Ophioglossum petiolatum
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Chatham Is., China, Christmas I., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hainan, Hawaii, India, Japan, Jawa, Kermadec Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Mexico, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Pakistan, Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam
iNaturalist: © tosakah (iNaturalist #118136829)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Ophioglossaceae
- Genus:
- Ophioglossum
- Species:
- Ophioglossum petiolatum
- USDA Symbol:
- OPPE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments