Blechnum longistipitatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longistipitatum
ID:
1043781
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brenesia 75-76: 7. 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043119
Common Names
- Blechnum longistipitatum
- Long-Stalked Blechnum
- Long-Stemmed Blechnum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum longistipitatum (also called 'Long-stalked Blechnum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum longistipitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for clothing and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blechnum longistipitatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum longistipitatum is a fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division or by spores.
Where to Find Blechnum longistipitatum
Blechnum longistipitatum is native to South America and can be found in areas with moist, well-drained soils.
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
Alexander Rojas (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rojas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125607-1: Based on the initial data import