Blechnum corbassonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corbassonii
ID:
163808
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brownlie
Source:
ipni
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 3: 246, t.31, f.3, 4. 1969
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163137
Common Names
- Corbasson's Hard Fern
- Corbasson's Shield Fern
- Crested Shield Fern
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- Parablechnum corbassonii (Brownlie) Gasper & Salino [unknown]
Description
Blechnum corbassonii (also called 'Corbasson's 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 corbassonii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blechnum corbassonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum corbassonii 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 corbassonii
Blechnum corbassonii can be found in India, Nepal, and China.
Blechnum corbassonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blechnum corbassonii?
Blechnum corbassonii
What type of plant is Blechnum corbassonii?
Fern
Where is Blechnum corbassonii 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
Garth Brownlie (1920-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brownlie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17430740-1: Based on the initial data import