Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
moranianum
ID:
1280376

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rojas

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58(4): 388 (-392; f.1-2). 2006 [28 Dec 2006]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279714



Common Names

  • Blechnum moranianum
  • Moran's Hard Fern
  • Moran's Leather Fern


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Description

Blechnum moranianum (also called Morani's Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to India. It is an evergreen fern with fronds up to 1.5m long and grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum moranianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum moranianum has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum moranianum is a warm-growing epiphyte that is found in Mexico. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern or cork. It prefers bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Blechnum moranianum

Blechnum moranianum is native to the Caribbean islands.

Blechnum moranianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum moranianum?

Blechnum moranianum

What is the common name of Blechnum moranianum?

Moran's Hard Fern

What is the family of Blechnum moranianum?

Blechnaceae

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