Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
cycadifolium
ID:
1112100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colla) J.W.Sturm

Source:
tro

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturhist. Ges. Nürnberg 2: 173. 1858

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111438



Common Names

  • Cycad-leaved Blechnum
  • Cycad-leaved Fern
  • Blechnum cycadifolium


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Description

Blechnum cycadifolium (also called Cycad-Leaved Blechnum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with long, narrow, dark green fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and grows in moist, shady places, such as in the understory of rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum cycadifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can be used to decorate terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum cycadifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum cycadifolium is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Blechnum cycadifolium

Blechnum cycadifolium is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26605493: Based on the initial data import
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.
Johann Wilhelm Sturm (1808-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Sturm' in the authors string.