Species

Blechnum punctulatum

Etymology

Blechnum: From blechnon, a Greek name for a type of fern

Authority

Blechnum punctulatum Sw.

Family

Blechnaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Ferns

Flower Colours

No Flowers

Year Naturalised

2005

Origin

Africa

Reason for Introduction

Horticultural

Life Cycle and Dispersal

Dispersed by spores and rhizomes

Tolerances

Very cold tolerant. Does best in shade.

This page last updated on 18 Sep 2013