Blechnum austrocaledonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrocaledonicum
ID:
1042879
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenh.
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 19: 19. 2011 [18 Feb 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042217
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum austrocaledonicum (also called New Caledonian Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a fern with dark green, triangular-shaped fronds. It is native to New Caledonia and typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum austrocaledonicum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum austrocaledonicum has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum austrocaledonicum is a terrestrial fern that is native to New Caledonia. It is a medium-sized fern that grows to about 1.5 m tall and has a creeping rhizome. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of light frost.
Where to Find Blechnum austrocaledonicum
Blechnum austrocaledonicum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77110557-1: Based on the initial data import