Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
finlaysonianum
ID:
163917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Icon. Filic. 2: t.225. 1832 [Jun 1832]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163246

Common Names

  • Finlayson's Hard Fern
  • Finlayson's Shield Fern
  • Crested Shield Fern

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Synonyms

  • Asplenium penangianum Wall. [unknown]
  • Blechnopsis finlaysoniana (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Blechnopsis latifolia C.Presl [unknown]
  • Blechnum decurrens Roxb. [unknown]
  • Blechnum latifolium C.Presl [unknown]
  • Salpichlaena finlaysoniana (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Fée [unknown]
  • Salpichlaena latifolia (C.Presl) Trevis. [unknown]

Description

Blechnum finlaysonianum (also called Finlayson's 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 finlaysonianum is an attractive fern that can be used as a ground cover, and it is often used in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used to add texture and color to a garden, and it can help control erosion on slopes and hillsides. In addition, it can be used to help filter pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum finlaysonianum 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 finlaysonianum

Blechnum finlaysonianum is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.

Blechnum finlaysonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum finlaysonianum?

Blechnum finlaysonianum

What is the common name of Blechnum finlaysonianum?

Finlayson's Shield Fern

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum finlaysonianum?

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.