Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
magellanicum
ID:
1109107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desv.) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fil. Lechl. 1: 14. 1856

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108445



Common Names

  • Magellanicum Blechnum
  • Blechnum magellanicum
  • Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum magellanicum (also called Magellan's 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 magellanicum 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 magellanicum 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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Where to Find Blechnum magellanicum

Blechnum magellanicum can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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

IPNI record: 17059600-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001422035
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26601482: Based on the initial data import
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.