Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
petiolare
ID:
1234089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sodiro) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 158. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233427



Common Names

  • Blechnum Petiolare
  • Petiolare
  • Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum petiolare (also called 'Petiolate Blechnum', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized fern with a spreading growth habit. It is native to South America, and grows in moist, tropical forests. Its fronds are ovate, and its sori are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum petiolare is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum petiolare has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum petiolare is a hardy, evergreen fern that is easily propagated from spores or division of the rhizomes. To propagate from spores, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a sterile, moist medium. To propagate from division, carefully divide the rhizomes and replant in a moist, well-draining soil. Cultivation of Blechnum petiolare requires partial to full shade, moist soil, and protection from strong winds.

Where to Find Blechnum petiolare

Blechnum petiolare is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests.

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-50075270: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.