Blechnum lima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lima
ID:
1126909
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 53. 1912
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126247
Common Names
- Lima Blechnum
- Blechnum lima
- Blechnum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum lima (also called Lima Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum lima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum lima has small, greenish-brown flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum lima can be propagated by division or by spores. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Blechnum lima
Blechnum lima can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to northern Argentina.
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-26622779: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.