Blechnum venosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosum
ID:
1253428
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 14: 62, t.15. 1938
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252766
Common Names
- Blechnum venosum
- Veined Blechnum
- Veined Hard Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum venosum (also called Venose Water Fern, among many other common names) is a small fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, thin fronds with a light green color. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, such as near streams and in rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum venosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum venosum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum venosum is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It can be grown in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Blechnum venosum
Blechnum venosum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Blechnum venosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blechnum venosum?
Blechnum venosum
What is the common name of Blechnum venosum?
Venosum Blechnum
What is the family of Blechnum venosum?
Blechnaceae
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17374310-1: Based on the initial data import