Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
lyonii
ID:
1042891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Deg.) Christenh.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 19: 20. 2011 [18 Feb 2011]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042229





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Description

Blechnum lyonii (also called Lyon's Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a fern with dark green, triangular-shaped fronds. It is native to Australia and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum lyonii is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum lyonii has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum lyonii is a terrestrial fern native to South America. It is a medium-sized fern that grows to about 1.5 m tall and has a creeping rhizome. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Blechnum lyonii

Blechnum lyonii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-100374501: Based on the initial data import
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.