Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
leopoldense
ID:
1331431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dutra) V.A.O.Dittrich & Salino

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 231(3): 217. 2015 [23 Oct 2015] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343885



Common Names

  • Blechnum leopoldense
  • Leopoldense Blechnum
  • Leopoldense Fern


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Description

Blechnum leopoldense (also called African fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, feathery leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum leopoldense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum leopoldense has small, white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Blechnum leopoldense

Blechnum leopoldense is native to the Mediterranean region.

Blechnum leopoldense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum leopoldense?

Blechnum leopoldense

What is the common name of Blechnum leopoldense?

Leopold's Blechnum

Where is Blechnum leopoldense found?

Blechnum leopoldense is found in China.

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

Alexandre Salino (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salino' in the authors string.
João Dutra (1862-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dutra' in the authors string.
Vinícius Antonio de Oliveira Dittrich (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.O.Dittrich' in the authors string.