Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
dendrophilum
ID:
1221725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sodiro) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 153. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221063



Common Names

  • Blechnum dendrophilum
  • Dendrophilum Blechnum
  • Tree-Loving Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum dendrophilum (also called Tree-Loving Blechnum, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic species with a creeping rhizome and lanceolate, coriaceous leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, often in shady, humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum dendrophilum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum dendrophilum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum dendrophilum is a low-growing, evergreen, fern-like plant. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting from the plant and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Blechnum dendrophilum

Blechnum dendrophilum is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Tanzania. It can be found in moist, evergreen forests.

Blechnum dendrophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum dendrophilum?

Blechnum dendrophilum

What is the common name of Blechnum dendrophilum?

Tree-Loving Blechnum

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum dendrophilum?

Forests of 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-50007221: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.