Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
lherminieri
ID:
1120671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bory) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fil. Hort. Bot. Lips. 64, t.4, f.14-15. 1856

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001120009



Common Names

  • Blechnum lherminieri
  • Lherminier's Blechnum
  • Lherminier's Deer Fern


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Description

Blechnum lherminieri (also called Lherminier's Blechnum, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, evergreen fern native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, and in moist, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum lherminieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum lherminieri has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Blechnum lherminieri

Blechnum lherminieri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26615183: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.