Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
geniculatum
ID:
163923

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.C.Chambers & P.A.Farrant

Source:
ipni

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Telopea 5(2): 329. 1993 [1 Apr 1993]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163252

Common Names

  • Geniculatum Hard Fern
  • Geniculatum Deer Fern
  • Geniculatum Fishbone Fern

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Synonyms

  • Cranfillia geniculata (T.C.Chambers & P.A.Farrant) Gasper & V.A.O.Dittrich [unknown]

Description

Blechnum geniculatum (also called Bent 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 geniculatum 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 geniculatum 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 geniculatum 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 geniculatum

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

Blechnum geniculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum geniculatum?

Blechnum geniculatum

What is the common name of Blechnum geniculatum?

Knee Fern

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum geniculatum?

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

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.