Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
loxense
ID:
1220388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Hook. ex Salomon

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Gefässkrypt. 117. 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219726



Common Names

  • Blechnum Loxense
  • Loxense Blechnum
  • Loxen's Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum loxense (also called Lox Blechnum, among many other common names) is a large fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are pinnate and petiolate. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum loxense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blechnum loxense var. stenophyllum (Klotzsch) Lellinger

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum loxense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered with small, brown scales.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum loxense is a perennial fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by spores or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Blechnum loxense

Blechnum loxense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hunan.

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-50001735: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Carl E. Salomon (1829-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salomon' in the authors string.