Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
banksii
ID:
163784

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Mett.; Diels

Source:
ipni

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pfl. 1(4): 249. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163113

Common Names

  • Blechnum banksii
  • Banks' Hard Fern
  • Banks' Blechnum

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Synonyms

  • Lomaria banksii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Austroblechnum banksii (Hook.f.) Gasper & V.A.O.Dittrich [unknown]

Description

Blechnum banksii (also called 'Banks' 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 banksii 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 banksii 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 banksii is a fern native to Australia. 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 banksii

Blechnum banksii can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Blechnum banksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum banksii?

Blechnum banksii

What type of plant is Blechnum banksii?

Fern

Where is Blechnum banksii 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.