Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
auratum
ID:
1128975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fée) R.M.Tryon & Stolze

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. n.s., 32: 67. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128313



Common Names

  • Blechnum auratum
  • Auriculate Blechnum
  • Auriculate Hard Fern


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Description

Blechnum auratum (also called 'Golden Chain Fern', among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen, perennial fern native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodlands, and is often found in moist, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum auratum is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum auratum has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum auratum is a hardy, evergreen fern that is propagated by division or spores. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by spores, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a sterile, moist medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, humid place until the spores germinate.

Where to Find Blechnum auratum

Blechnum auratum is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.

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-26625340: Based on the initial data import
Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée (1789-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fée' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.
Robert G. Stolze (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stolze' in the authors string.