Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
obtusatum
ID:
1120137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lab.) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 4, 15: 68. 1861

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119475



Common Names

  • Blechnum Obtusatum
  • Obtusatum Fern
  • Blechnum Fern


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Description

Blechnum obtusatum (also called Blechnum obtusifolium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It has long, lance-shaped fronds that are bright green in color, with reddish-brown hairs on the undersides. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum obtusatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum obtusatum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are green and glossy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum obtusatum is a tropical fern that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sheltered location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Blechnum obtusatum

Blechnum obtusatum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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