Blechnum occidentale
Hammock Fern, New World Midsorus Fern
Also known as: Blechnum campylotis (Kunze) J.Sm. +12 more
- Blechnum campylotis (Kunze) J.Sm.
- Blechnum ciliatum M.Martens & Galeotti
- Blechnum cillatum M.Martens & Galeotti
- Blechnum cognatum C.Presl
- Blechnum cunninghamii T.Moore
- Blechnum drepanophyllum Trevis.
- Blechnum extensum Fée
- Blechnum falcatum Lodd. ex Link
- Blechnum flaccisquama A.Rojas
- Blechnum galeottii T.Moore
- Blechnum haenkeanum Trevis.
- Blechnum helveolum Fée
- Blechnum lomariaceum Sodiro
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Blechnum occidentale (commonly known as Hammock Fern or New World midsorus fern) is a fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. The genus Blechnum is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Bermuda, Hawaii, India, Queensland, Sri Lanka