Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hancockii
ID:
1117861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 21: 267. 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117199



Common Names

  • Blechnum hancockii
  • Hancock's Blechnum
  • Hancock's Fern


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Description

Blechnum hancockii (also called Hancockii, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to tropical climates in Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams. It is a terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 60 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum hancockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum hancockii is a small, yellowish-green spike-like structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum hancockii can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Blechnum hancockii

Blechnum hancockii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

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