Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
nudum
ID:
1128339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett.; Luerss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 292. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127677



Common Names

  • Nude Blechnum Fern
  • Nudum Fern
  • Blechnum Fern


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Description

Blechnum nudum (also called Naked Blechnum, among many other common names) is a fern species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum nudum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum nudum has small, inconspicuous flowers that are greenish-brown in color. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum nudum is a fern native to China. It can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Where to Find Blechnum nudum

Blechnum nudum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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-26624530: Based on the initial data import
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.
Christian Luerssen (1843-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luerss.' in the authors string.