Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
1121527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ettingsh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Ak. Wien 23: 63, t.8, f.5,12. 1864

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001120865



Common Names

  • Minus Fern
  • Blechnum Fern
  • Tropical Fern


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Description

Blechnum minus (also called Dwarf hard fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern native to the southeastern United States. It has a rhizome and grows in a clump. The fronds are lance-shaped and have a leathery texture. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum minus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a panicle. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Where to Find Blechnum minus

Blechnum minus is native to Australia and New Zealand.

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