Blechnum wattsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wattsii
ID:
1287574
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tindale
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 247. 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286912
Common Names
- Blechnum wattsii
- Watt's Blechnum
- Wattsii Blechnum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blechnum wattsii (also called Watts' fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, swamps, and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum wattsii is a fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum wattsii has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum wattsii is a slow-growing fern that prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or spores. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Blechnum wattsii
Blechnum wattsii is native to Australia.
Blechnum wattsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blechnum wattsii?
Blechnum wattsii
What is the common name of Blechnum wattsii?
Watts' tree fern
What is the habitat of Blechnum wattsii?
It is found in rainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, and along creeks and rivers.
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
Mary Douglas Tindale (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tindale' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17430860-1: Based on the initial data import