Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
spinulosum
ID:
1042904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
tro

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] Suppl. 1. 644. 1811 [2 May 1811]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042242



Common Names

  • Spinulose Water Fern
  • Spinulose Fern
  • Blechnum Spinulosum


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Description

Blechnum spinulosum (also called Spiny-leaved Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in moist gullies.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum spinulosum is a fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum spinulosum has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum spinulosum is a hardy, evergreen fern that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by spores.

Where to Find Blechnum spinulosum

Blechnum spinulosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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