Blechnum norfolkense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
norfolkense
ID:
155684
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 19: 20. 2011 [18 Feb 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155013
Common Names
- Norfolk Island Water Fern
- Norfolk Island Blechnum
- Norfolk Island Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Woodwardia kunthiana Fée [unknown]
- Blechnum hawaiianum Christenh. [unknown]
- Doodia kunthiana Gaudich. [unknown]
Description
Blechnum norfolkense (also called Norfolk Island Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is native to the Pacific Islands. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Blechnum norfolkense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blechnum norfolkense is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blechnum norfolkense is a shade-tolerant fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the late summer or fall.
Where to Find Blechnum norfolkense
Blechnum norfolkense is found in Norfolk Island.
Blechnum norfolkense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blechnum norfolkense?
Blechnum norfolkense
What is the common name of Blechnum norfolkense?
Norfolk Fern
What is the natural habitat of Blechnum norfolkense?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and on rocks and walls.
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77110580-1: Based on the initial data import