Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
blechnoides
ID:
1118406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 24, 220 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117744



Common Names

  • Taenitis blechnoides
  • Blechnoid Taenitis
  • Blechnoid Horsetail


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Description

Taenitis blechnoides (also called Blechnoid Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taenitis blechnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taenitis blechnoides has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taenitis blechnoides is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Taenitis blechnoides

Taenitis blechnoides is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26612664: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.