Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
acanthopodum
ID:
163769

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.C.Chambers & P.A.Farrant

Source:
ipni

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Blumea 46(2): 290. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163098

Common Names

  • Blechnum acanthopodum
  • Acanthopodum Hard Fern
  • Acanthopodum Blechnum

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Synonyms

  • Parablechnum acanthopodum (T.C.Chambers & P.A.Farrant) Gasper & Salino [unknown]

Description

Blechnum acanthopodum (also called 'Acanthopodum blechnum', among many other common names) is a small fern that is native to the Himalayas in India. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum acanthopodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum acanthopodum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters atop the stems. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum acanthopodum is a fern native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Blechnum acanthopodum

Blechnum acanthopodum can be found in India, Nepal, and China.

Blechnum acanthopodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum acanthopodum?

Blechnum acanthopodum

What type of plant is Blechnum acanthopodum?

Fern

Where is Blechnum acanthopodum found?

India

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

Thomas Carrick Chambers (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Chambers' in the authors string.
P.A. Farrant (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Farrant' in the authors string.