Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
vestitum
ID:
1235745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Kuhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 284. 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235083





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Description

Blechnum vestitum (also called Vestite Blechnum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with thin stems and small, leathery leaves. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum vestitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum vestitum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum vestitum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Divide the plant into sections and replant in a light, well-draining potting mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Blechnum vestitum

Blechnum vestitum is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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-50081779: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.