Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
stipitellatum
ID:
1119370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sodiro) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 160. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118708



Common Names

  • Blechnum stipitellatum
  • Stipitellate Blechnum
  • Stipitellate Hard Fern


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Description

Blechnum stipitellatum (also called Stipitellatum, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial species, growing in moist, shady areas of forests, and is characterized by its long, narrow, finely-divided leaves and its short, creeping rhizomes.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum stipitellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum stipitellatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are light green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum stipitellatum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-10.

Where to Find Blechnum stipitellatum

Blechnum stipitellatum is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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-26613740: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.