Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
1257911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forst.) Keyserl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Polyp. Herb. Bunge 66. 1873

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257249



Common Names

  • Blechnum discolor
  • Blechnum
  • Discolor


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Description

Blechnum discolor (also called the two-colored blechnum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum discolor is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum discolor has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum discolor is a terrestrial fern that is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.

Where to Find Blechnum discolor

Blechnum discolor is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Blechnum discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum discolor?

Blechnum discolor

What is the common name of Blechnum discolor?

Two-coloured Blechnum

What type of plant is Blechnum discolor?

Evergreen shrub

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