Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
insigne
ID:
163945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) C.M.Kuo

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 30: 67. 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163274

Common Names

  • Insigne Hard Fern
  • Tasmanian Tree Fern
  • Tree Fern

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Synonyms

  • Brainea insignis (Hook.) J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bowringia insignis Hook. [unknown]
  • Brainea formosana Hayata [unknown]
  • Brainea insignis formosana (Hayata) Tagawa [valid]

Description

Blechnum insigne (also called Distinguished 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 insigne is an attractive ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in horticulture for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Blechnum insigne are small, yellowish-green and clustered in groups. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings have a single, light green frond with a few small, dark green leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blechnum insigne 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 insigne

Blechnum insigne is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Blechnum insigne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blechnum insigne?

Blechnum insigne

What is the common name of Blechnum insigne?

Distinguished Shield Fern

What is the natural habitat of Blechnum insigne?

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Chen Meng Kuo (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Kuo' in the authors string.