Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
lenormandii
ID:
1120363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pfl. 1(4): 249. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119701



Common Names

  • Lenormandii Blechnum
  • Lenormand's Blechnum
  • Lenormand's Deer Fern


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Description

Blechnum lenormandii (also called Lenormand's Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady habitats, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum lenormandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum lenormandii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Blechnum lenormandii

Blechnum lenormandii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.