Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
binerve
ID:
1109143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Mad. Pter. 44. 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108481



Common Names

  • Binerve Blechnum
  • Blechnum binerve
  • Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum binerve (also called Two-nerve Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is a terrestrial fern with short rhizomes and simple, pinnate fronds. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum binerve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blechnum simillimum var. xiphophyllum (Baker) Tardieu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum binerve has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters. Its seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings have a single, light green frond with a fan-like shape.

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Where to Find Blechnum binerve

Blechnum binerve can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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

Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.