Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sodiro) A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Mét. Ecol. Sist. 3(1): 38. 2008 [Apr 2008]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285504
Common Names
- Blechnum puberulum
- Puberulum Blechnum
- Puberulum's Blechnum
Description
Blechnum puberulum (also called Blechnum puberulum, among many other common names) is a fern native to South America. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum puberulum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long blooming period and can produce beautiful flowers in shades of pink, orange, and red. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blechnum puberulum is yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blechnum puberulum is a temperate plant that is best grown in a cool, moist environment. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Blechnum puberulum
Blechnum puberulum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Blechnum puberulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blechnum puberulum?
Blechnum puberulum
What type of plant is Blechnum puberulum?
It is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae.
Where is Blechnum puberulum found?
It is native to Mexico.
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