Blechnum tabulare
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Mountain blechnum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Pteridophyta |
Class: | Pteridopsida |
Order: | Athyriales |
Family: | Blechnaceae |
Genus: | Blechnum |
Species: | B. tabulare |
Binomial name | |
Blechnum tabulare Thunb. | |
Blechnum tabulare or the Mountain blechnum is a large, attractive fern that is indigenous to sub-saharan Africa.
It occurs from the Cape, South Africa, as far north as Uganda and Nigeria. This fern's natural habitat is along river banks and on the margins of afro-montane forests. It grows very well in shady areas, making it a popular plant for African gardens. Unfortunately this has led to a large illegal trade in these plants which has seen their numbers decline.
They grow in a similar way to the classic tree ferns (Cyathea), and are also often mistaken for being cycads.
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