Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
acutum
ID:
1129382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desv.) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 5, 2: 225. 1864

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128720



Common Names

  • Acute Hard Fern
  • Acute Blechnum
  • Acute Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum acutum (also called Sharp-pointed shield fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to the tropical Americas. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum acutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum acutum is small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thick with two rows of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum acutum is a deciduous fern native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Blechnum acutum

Blechnum acutum is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Blechnum genus

Blechnum marquesense, Blechnum norfolkense, Blechnum pacificum, Blechnum acanthopodum, Blechnum banksii, Blechnum chauliodontum, Blechnum confusum, Blechnum contiguum, Blechnum corbassonii, Blechnum difforme, Blechnum dilatatum, Blechnum durum, Blechnum egregium, Blechnum filiforme, Blechnum finlaysonianum, Blechnum fullagari, Blechnum gemmascens, Blechnum geniculatum, Blechnum gibbum, Blechnum glaziovii, Blechnum hieronymi, Blechnum hirsutum, Blechnum howeanum, Blechnum insigne, Blechnum keysseri, Blechnum marginatum, Blechnum membranaceum, Blechnum milnei, Blechnum montanum, Blechnum moorei, Blechnum moritzianum, Blechnum nesophilum, Blechnum norfolkianum, Blechnum norfolkianum, Blechnum novae-zelandiae, Blechnum nukuhivense, Blechnum pallidum, Blechnum palmiforme, Blechnum pampasicum, Blechnum pilosum, Blechnum puniceum, Blechnum raiateense, Blechnum revolutum, Blechnum rodriguezii, Blechnum rosenstockii, Blechnum rufum, Blechnum ryanii, Blechnum shaferi, Blechnum sociale, Blechnum triangularifolium,

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26625841: Based on the initial data import
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.