Blechnum cartilagineum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cartilagineum
ID:
1287570
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286908
Common Names
- Blechnum cartilagineum
- Cartilaginous Blechnum
- Cartilagineum Blechnum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum cartilagineum (also called Cartilaginous Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Australia. It has small, green fronds, and its leaves are deeply divided. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is adapted to survive in warm temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum cartilagineum is a fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum cartilagineum has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum cartilagineum is a slow-growing fern that prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or spores. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Blechnum cartilagineum
Blechnum cartilagineum is native to Australia.
Blechnum cartilagineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blechnum cartilagineum?
Blechnum cartilagineum
What is the common name of Blechnum cartilagineum?
Cartilage tree fern
What is the habitat of Blechnum cartilagineum?
It is found in rainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, and along creeks and rivers.
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-50338231: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.