Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
insularum
ID:
1110161

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton & Lellinger

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 57(2): 70. 1967 [29 Jun 1967]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109499



Common Names

  • Blechnum insularum
  • Island Hard Fern
  • Insularum Hard Fern


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Description

Blechnum insularum (also called Island Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum insularum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and to provide shade and shelter for other plants. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum insularum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum insularum can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil and plenty of organic matter. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be protected from strong winds. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Blechnum insularum

Blechnum insularum is found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

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-26602706: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
David B. Lellinger (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lellinger' in the authors string.