Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
dilatatum
ID:
163873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brause) T.C.Chambers & P.A.Farrant

Source:
ipni

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Blumea 46(2): 292. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163202

Common Names

  • Broad Buckler Fern
  • Broad Shield Fern
  • Dilated Buckler Fern

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Synonyms

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

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum dilatatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It can also be used to provide shade and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blechnum dilatatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum dilatatum 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 dilatatum

Blechnum dilatatum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Blechnum dilatatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum dilatatum?

Blechnum dilatatum

What is the common name of Blechnum dilatatum?

Giant Chain Fern

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum dilatatum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Southern Hemisphere

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

Guido Georg Wilhelm Brause (1847-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brause' in the authors string.
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.