Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
oceanicum
ID:
1120376

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rosenst.) Brownlie

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 3: 245. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119714



Common Names

  • Oceanicum Blechnum
  • Oceanic Blechnum
  • Oceanic Deer Fern


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Description

Blechnum oceanicum (also called Oceanic Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America. It is a terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady habitats, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum oceanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum oceanicum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum oceanicum is a small fern that grows in moist, shady locations. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Blechnum oceanicum

Blechnum oceanicum 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

Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.
Garth Brownlie (1920-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brownlie' in the authors string.