Blechnum guayanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guayanense
ID:
1286164
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Mét. Ecol. Sist. 3(1): 36 (-37; f.1). 2008 [Apr 2008]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285502
Common Names
- Blechnum guayanense
- Guayanense Blechnum
- Guayanense's Blechnum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum guayanense (also called Blechnum guayanense, among many other common names) is a fern native to South America. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum guayanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum guayanense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum guayanense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Blechnum guayanense
Blechnum guayanense can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Blechnum guayanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blechnum guayanense?
Blechnum guayanense
What type of plant is Blechnum guayanense?
It is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae.
Where is Blechnum guayanense found?
It is native to Mexico.
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-50328360: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Rojas (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rojas' in the authors string.