Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
falciforme
ID:
1113473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Liebm.) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 154. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112811



Common Names

  • Blechnum falciforme
  • Sickle Fern
  • Sickle Fern


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Description

Blechnum falciforme (also called Sickle Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the tropical Americas. It is a small, delicate fern with a creeping rhizome, and fronds up to 30 cm long. It is found in moist, shady habitats, often on limestone outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum falciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a natural privacy screen and to reduce noise pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum falciforme has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in groups of two or three. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Blechnum falciforme

Blechnum falciforme can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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-26607049: Based on the initial data import
Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.