Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
areolatum
ID:
1306719

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.A.O.Dittrich & Salino

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37(1): 40, f.1-3. 2012 [31 Jan 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319173



Common Names

  • Areolate Fern
  • Areolate Blechnum
  • Areolate Chain Fern


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Description

Blechnum areolatum (also called Blechnum areolatum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has an erect habit, with small, white flowers and linear, lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum areolatum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover or as an accent plant in flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum areolatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum areolatum is a perennial herb native to the tropical regions of South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have established.

Where to Find Blechnum areolatum

Blechnum areolatum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Blechnum areolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum areolatum?

Blechnum areolatum

What is the common name of Blechnum areolatum?

Areolatum Blechnum

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum areolatum?

It is found in moist forests in 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

Alexandre Salino (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salino' in the authors string.
Vinícius Antonio de Oliveira Dittrich (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.O.Dittrich' in the authors string.