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Ophioglossum vulgatum, Adder's-tongue

Ophioglossum vulgatum commonly known as adder's-tongue is a species of fern in the family Ophioglossaceae. .

Uses

Wounds, Internal bleeding, Vomiting., skin ulcers.

Parts Used

Bulb, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

Emetic, anti-scrofulous, expectorant, antscorbutic, emollient and nutritive when dry.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Hebbalasu, Kadu halasu
Hindi Kathal
Malayalam Ayani, Anjili, Ayini plavu
Tamil Kattuppala, Aiyini pala, Kurangu pala, Pei pala
Telugu Adavi panasa
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Lakucha, Lakucah, Panasah
English Wild Jack


Habit

Damp grassland, ferns, scrub.

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
lanceolate ovel Leafs irregularly mottled (usually with reddish-brown), are basal, about 6 inches long and 2 inches across, and there are usually two on flowering plants and only one on non-flowering plants. Leaves have a smooth waxy surface

[2].

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 1-1/2inches long,2-7inches high Green,yellow April-may months are the flowering season

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Syncarp (sorosis), subglobose or ellipsoid with long echinate processes, orange when ripe seeds many, ovoid. {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Spores, rhizomes, plant.

How to plant/cultivate

Damp grassland, fens and scrub. [3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Moist woods or open areas, Moist meadows.

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