Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
floresii
ID:
1122452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sodiro) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 154. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121790



Common Names

  • Blechnum floresii
  • Floresii Blechnum
  • Blechnum de Flores


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Description

Blechnum floresii (also called Flores' Blechnum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet and moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum floresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It has attractive foliage and is easy to grow. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum floresii has small, fan-shaped fronds that are light green in color. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the seeds are tiny and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum floresii is a tropical fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Blechnum floresii

Blechnum floresii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-26617128: 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.