Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
laevigatum
ID:
1229246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. (Cavanilles) 263. 1802

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228584



Common Names

  • Blechnum laevigatum
  • Laevigatum Blechnum
  • Smooth Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum laevigatum (also called Smooth Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to China. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in forests, and is a perennial herb with a stem up to 30 cm tall. It has green fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum laevigatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum laevigatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum laevigatum is a fern native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from spores, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Blechnum laevigatum

Blechnum laevigatum is native to the mountains of western China.

Blechnum laevigatum FAQ

What are the common names of Blechnum laevigatum?

Smooth hard fern

What is the native range of Blechnum laevigatum?

Tropical Africa

What type of soil does Blechnum laevigatum prefer?

Well-drained, loamy soil

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