Blechnum proliferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proliferum
ID:
1122457
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 46: 91. 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121795
Common Names
- Blechnum proliferum
- Proliferum Blechnum
- Blechnum prolifero
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum proliferum (also called proliferous Blechnum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet and moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum proliferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It has attractive foliage and is easy to grow. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum proliferum has small, fan-shaped fronds that are light green in color. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the seeds are tiny and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum proliferum is a tropical fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Blechnum proliferum
Blechnum proliferum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
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-26617135: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.