Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
chiriquanum
ID:
1115576

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Index Filic., Suppl. (1906-1912) 16. 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114914



Common Names

  • Blechnum chiriquanum
  • Chiriquanum Blechnum
  • Chiriquanum Deer Fern


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Description

Blechnum chiriquanum (also called 'Fern of the Woods', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked fronds. It is native to temperate regions of South America, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum chiriquanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover due to its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum chiriquanum has small yellowish-brown flowers and seeds. The seedlings are short and thin with two leaves.

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Where to Find Blechnum chiriquanum

Blechnum chiriquanum is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

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