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Blechnum underwoodianum

Scientific Name: Blechnum underwoodianum

Family: Blechnaceae

Category: Fern

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Blechnum underwoodianum

This page provides information about Blechnum underwoodianum, a species of fern. Note that the accepted scientific name is Blechnum underwoodianum (Broadh.) C. Chr.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Blechnum underwoodianum (Broadh.) C. Chr.
  • Family: Blechnaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Struthiopteris underwoodiana Broadh.
    • Blechnum ekmanii Brause
  • Note: The text mentions the existence of a variety: Blechnum underwoodianum (Brause) C.V.Morton &amp Lellinger var. ekmanii

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is found in the Caribbean (Biogeographical Region 81).
  • The minimum elevation where it has been observed is 1150 meters.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Blechnum underwoodianum is an evergreen fern, retaining its green color during winter.
  • Adult specimens can reach a height of up to 1.2 meters, categorizing them as medium-sized.

Genetic Information

  • The text references an UNVERIFIED sequence, specifically Blechnum sp. MJ1267 ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/ oxygenase large subunit-like gene, partial sequence chloroplast 1,262 bp linear.
  • Another sequence mentioned is Blechnum orientale voucher PS0374MT02 psbA-trnH intergenic spacer region, partial sequence chloroplast 453 bp linear DNA GQ434998.1 GI:289472925.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The provided text does mention this plant being epiphytic on many trees.
  • The text also lists Blechnum underwoodianum in proximity with other plants, including Eugenia formonica, Heterotrichum umbellaturn, Senecio stenodon, Besleria lutea, Vaccinium racemosum, and Solanum formonense.

Further Information

  • Tropicos database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • FLAS (presumably a herbarium or botanical institution)