Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
fraseri
ID:
1127468

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Cunn.) Luerss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 292. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126806



Common Names

  • Fraseri Blechnum
  • Blechnum fraseri
  • Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum fraseri (also called Fraser's Blechnum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is typically found in moist, shady places such as forests, cliffs, and valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum fraseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum fraseri has small, greenish-brown flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Where to Find Blechnum fraseri

Blechnum fraseri is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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

Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Christian Luerssen (1843-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luerss.' in the authors string.