Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ivohibense
ID:
1110798

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot., Caen 2(Bull. mens.): 211. 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110136



Common Names

  • Ivohibense Blechnum
  • Blechnum Ivohibense
  • Ivohibense Deer Fern


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Description

Blechnum ivohibense (also called Ivohibe Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa and Asia. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and has a creeping habit with small, bright green, fan-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum ivohibense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum ivohibense is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum ivohibense is a terrestrial fern that is native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Blechnum ivohibense

Blechnum ivohibense is native to the island of Madagascar. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in rainforests and along stream banks.

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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