Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
colensoi
ID:
1276076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) N.A.Wakef.

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 72: 159. 1956

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275414



Common Names

  • Colensoi Blechnum
  • Blechnum
  • Colensoi Blechnum Fern


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Description

Blechnum colensoi (also called Colenso's blechnum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal cluster of flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodland edges and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum colensoi is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Blechnum colensoi are small and white in color. They are arranged in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum colensoi is a small, evergreen fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from spores or rhizomes. Spores should be sown in a well-drained, sterile soil mix and kept moist. Rhizomes should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Blechnum colensoi

Blechnum colensoi can be found in New Zealand.

Blechnum colensoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum colensoi?

Blechnum colensoi

What is the common name of Blechnum colensoi?

Indian Blechnum

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum colensoi?

Blechnum colensoi is found in the moist deciduous forests of India

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.