Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
1115403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 47: 239. 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114741



Common Names

  • Cordatum Blechnum
  • Blechnum cordatum
  • Cordatum Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum cordatum (also called Heart-shaped Blechnum, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is often found on tree trunks in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum cordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is known for its air-purifying properties and is used to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum cordatum has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum cordatum is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial to full shade and does best in moist, humus-rich soils. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand, as long as the soil is well-draining. Propagation can be done by division or by sowing spores. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and spores should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Blechnum cordatum

Blechnum cordatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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