Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 156. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280962
Common Names
- Blechnum leyboldtianum
- Leyboldt's Hard Fern
- Leyboldt's Blechnum
Description
Blechnum leyboldtianum (also called Leybold's Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are green in color. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum leyboldtianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal supplement to boost the immune system and improve overall health.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blechnum leyboldtianum is a small yellow flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blechnum leyboldtianum is a tropical evergreen fern that grows best in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by spores or division.
Where to Find Blechnum leyboldtianum
Blechnum leyboldtianum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Yunnan.
Blechnum leyboldtianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blechnum leyboldtianum?
Blechnum leyboldtianum
What is the common name of Blechnum leyboldtianum?
Leyboldt's fern
What is the natural habitat of Blechnum leyboldtianum?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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