Blechnum hindii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hindii
ID:
1042889
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tindale ex T.C.Chambers) Christenh.
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 19: 19. 2011 [18 Feb 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042227
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Blechnum hindii (also called Hind's Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a fern with dark green, triangular-shaped fronds. It is native to Australia and typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum hindii is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum hindii has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum hindii is a terrestrial fern native to India. It is a medium-sized fern that grows to about 1.5 m tall and has a creeping rhizome. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of light frost.
Where to Find Blechnum hindii
Blechnum hindii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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-100374498: Based on the initial data import
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Mary Douglas Tindale (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tindale' in the authors string.
Thomas Carrick Chambers (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Chambers' in the authors string.