Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
meridense
ID:
1120986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20(3): 349. 1847 [Jun 1847]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001120324



Common Names

  • Blechnum meridense
  • Meridian Blechnum
  • Meridian Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Blechnum meridense has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum meridense has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum meridense is a terrestrial fern native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Blechnum meridense

Blechnum meridense can be found in the tropical montane forests of South America.

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 version 1.0, record: tro-50050619: Originally associated with wfo-0001227093
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26615535: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50050619: Originally associated with wfo-0001227093
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.