Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
durum
ID:
163904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Moore) C.Chr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Index Filic. 153. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163233

Common Names

  • Hard Buckler Fern
  • Hard Shield Fern
  • Rugged Buckler Fern

Searching for Blechnum durum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Struthiopteris dura (Moore) Ching [unknown]
  • Lomaria dura T.Moore [unknown]
  • Austroblechnum durum (T.Moore) Gasper & V.A.O.Dittrich [unknown]

Description

Blechnum durum (also called Hard Water Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Norfolk Island. This species typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest, coastal scrub, and open forest.

Uses & Benefits

Blechnum durum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is an attractive fern that can be used as a ground cover, and it can also be used to add texture and color to a garden. It is also used to help control erosion on slopes and hillsides.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum durum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, light green, heart-shaped frond.

Searching for Blechnum durum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum durum 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 durum

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

Blechnum durum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum durum?

Blechnum durum

What is the common name of Blechnum durum?

Hard Shield Fern

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum durum?

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

Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Thomas Moore (1821-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Moore' in the authors string.