Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
1109151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tardieu

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 6: 230, f.3. 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108489



Common Names

  • Madagascariense Blechnum
  • Blechnum madagascariense
  • Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum madagascariense (also called Madagascar Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is a terrestrial fern with short rhizomes and simple, pinnate fronds. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum madagascariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum madagascariense has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters. Its seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings have a single, light green frond with a fan-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum madagascariense can be propagated through division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. It is also important to protect the plant from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Blechnum madagascariense

Blechnum madagascariense is native to Madagascar.

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