Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
wardiae
ID:
1120629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mickel & Beitel

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 46: 89. 1988 ; Pterid. Fl. Oaxaca

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119967



Common Names

  • Ward's Blechnum
  • Blechnum wardiae
  • Ward's Fern


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Uses & Benefits

Blechnum wardiae is a fern that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to provide ground cover and as a border for flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum wardiae has small, yellow-green flowers which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum wardiae is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by spores or division of rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Blechnum wardiae

Blechnum wardiae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.

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-26615136: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Mickel (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mickel' in the authors string.
Joseph M. Beitel (1952-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beitel' in the authors string.