Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
confusum
ID:
163803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fourn.) Brownlie

Source:
ipni

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 3: 249, t.31, f.5-6. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163132

Common Names

  • Confusum Fern
  • Confused Fern
  • Tangled Fern

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Synonyms

  • Lomaria confusa E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Parablechnum confusum (E.Fourn.) Gasper & Salino [unknown]
  • Blechnum capense procera (G.Forst.) Bonap. [unknown]

Description

Blechnum confusum (also called 'Confused 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 confusum 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 confusum 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 confusum 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 confusum

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

Blechnum confusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum confusum?

Blechnum confusum

What type of plant is Blechnum confusum?

Fern

Where is Blechnum confusum 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