Blechnum orientale L.
| Etymology | Genus | From Greek, fern |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Oriental, probably referring to its Asian distribution | |
| Family | Aspleniaceae | |
| Synonyms | Blechnopsis orientalis (L.) C.Presl, Asplenium orientale (L.) Bernh. | |
| Common Names | Centipede Fern | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | - | |
Diagnostics
A sun-loving fern, with alternate arranged pinnae with a terminal pinna. The young fronds and stalks are reddish. The red stalk and newly emerged pinnae give raise to its common name of Centipede Fern.
Clumps of Centipede Fern along Lornie Trail, MacRitchie (2025).
A frond.
Underside.
Closeup of the arrangement.
Young frond.
Base of young frond.
Siyang ·
2025-09-20 / Modified: 2026-02-18