Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
patersonii
ID:
1286254

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fil. Hort. Bot. Lips. 64, t.4, f.4-10. 1856

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285592



Common Names

  • Blechnum
  • Patersonii
  • Blechnum Patersonii


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Uses & Benefits

Blechnum patersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blechnum patersonii sub. queenslandicum T.C.Chambers & P.A.Farrant
Blechnum patersonii sub. patersonii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum patersonii is a white or yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum patersonii is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the divisions in partial shade and water regularly.

Where to Find Blechnum patersonii

Blechnum patersonii is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Blechnum patersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum patersonii?

Blechnum patersonii

What are the common names of Blechnum patersonii?

Patersonii, Paterson's Blechnum

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum patersonii?

Mountain forests, thickets, and grasslands

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-50328847: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.