Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
1112103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Goldm.) C.V.Morton

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 60(3): 103. 1970 [16 Sep 1970]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001111441



Common Names

  • Small-leaved Blechnum
  • Small-leaved Fern
  • Microphyllum Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum microphyllum (also called Small-leaved Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to New Zealand. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are lance-shaped and divided into pinnae. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can be used to decorate terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum microphyllum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum microphyllum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Blechnum microphyllum

Blechnum microphyllum is native to 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 v1.1 record tro-26605496: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
J.G. Goldmann (1810-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldm.' in the authors string.