Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
1035717

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colenso) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 4, 15: 69. 1861 ; NPfl. 249

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035055



Common Names

  • Blechnum nigrum
  • Nigrum Blechnum
  • Blechnum's Nigrum


Searching for Blechnum nigrum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Blechnum nigrum (also called Black Fern, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady forests. Its fronds are lanceolate and its sori are round in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum nigrum is a species of fern that is native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to provide ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a filler in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum nigrum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

Searching for Blechnum nigrum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum nigrum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 and can tolerate drought but does best with regular watering.

Where to Find Blechnum nigrum

Blechnum nigrum is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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-100353543: Based on the initial data import
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.