Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
pteropus
ID:
1220216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fil. Hort. Bot. Lips. 61. 1856 [May-Jun 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219554



Common Names

  • Pteropus Blechnum
  • Pteropus Fern
  • Chinese Fern


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Description

Blechnum pteropus (also called Chinese holly, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is native to China and found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It typically grows to a height of 1–2 meters, with alternate, leathery, dark green leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum pteropus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Blechnum pteropus flower is small, white and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Blechnum pteropus

Blechnum pteropus is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands.

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-50001255: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.