Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
squamipes
ID:
1275707

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) M.Kessler & A.R.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 97(2): 80. 2007 [7 Aug 2007]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275045



Common Names

  • Fern
  • Scaly-Stalked Blechnum
  • Scaly-Stalked Hard-Fern


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Description

Blechnum squamipes (also called Scaly Blechnum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a creeping rhizome, native to the Himalayas and Tibet. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum squamipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum squamipes has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum squamipes can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is suitable for planting in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Blechnum squamipes

Blechnum squamipes is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Blechnum squamipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum squamipes?

Blechnum squamipes

What are the common names of Blechnum squamipes?

Common names of Blechnum squamipes include Scaly Blechnum and Scaly Blechnum Moss

What is the habitat of Blechnum squamipes?

Blechnum squamipes is found in moist, shady places, such as forests, in tropical and subtropical regions

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-50276953: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Alan Reid Smith (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael Kessler (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kessler' in the authors string.