Blechnum polypodioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polypodioides
ID:
1110164
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raddi
Source:
tro
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Opusc. Sci. 3: 294. 1819
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109502
Common Names
- Polypodioides Blechnum
- Polypodioides Fern
- Polypodioides Chain Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum polypodioides (also called Polypod-like Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a terrestrial fern found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum polypodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and to provide shade and shelter for other plants. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum polypodioides has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Blechnum polypodioides can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil and plenty of organic matter. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be protected from strong winds. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Blechnum polypodioides
Blechnum polypodioides is found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
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 version 1.0, record: tro-50146894: Originally associated with wfo-0001248628
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602709: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50146894: Originally associated with wfo-0001248628
Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.