Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
xiphophyllum
ID:
1109140

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.Chr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 161. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108478



Common Names

  • Xiphophyllum Blechnum
  • Blechnum xiphophyllum
  • Blechnum


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Description

Blechnum xiphophyllum (also called Sword-leaf Hard Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is a terrestrial fern with short rhizomes and simple, pinnate fronds. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum xiphophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum xiphophyllum has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters. Its seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings have a single, light green frond with a fan-like shape.

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Where to Find Blechnum xiphophyllum

Blechnum xiphophyllum can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.