Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
hieronymi
ID:
163937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brause

Source:
ipni

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56(1): 155. 1920 [27 Jan 1920]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163266

Common Names

  • Hieronymi Hard Fern
  • Hieronymi Deer Fern
  • Hieronymi Fishbone Fern

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Synonyms

  • Struthiopteris acutiuscula (Alderw.) Ching [unknown]
  • Struthiopteris decora (Brause) Ching [unknown]
  • Blechnum acutiusculum (Alderw.) C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Blechnum brassii Copel. [unknown]
  • Blechnum decorum Brause [unknown]
  • Lomaria acutiuscula Alderw. [unknown]
  • Parablechnum decorum (Brause) Gasper & Salino [unknown]
  • Parablechnum hieronymi (Brause) Gasper & Salino [unknown]

Description

Blechnum hieronymi (also called Hieronymus' 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 hieronymi is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blechnum hieronymi 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 hieronymi 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 hieronymi

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

Blechnum hieronymi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum hieronymi?

Blechnum hieronymi

What is the common name of Blechnum hieronymi?

Hieronymus' Shield Fern

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum hieronymi?

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