Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
castaneum
ID:
1041082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino & Nemoto

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Cat. Jap. Pl. 421. 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040420



Common Names

  • Blechnum castaneum
  • Castaneum's Blechnum
  • Castaneum Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum castaneum (also called Chestnut Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous climber. It is native to New Zealand and grows in rocky, sandy, and loamy soils. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum castaneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Blechnum castaneum flower is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum castaneum can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Blechnum castaneum

Blechnum castaneum is native to New Zealand.

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Kwanji Nemoto (1860-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nemoto' in the authors string.