Blechnum gibbum

Oceaniopteris gibbaSynonym: Blechnum gibbum
English: Silver Lady Fern
Family: Blechnaceae
Region: tropical and subtropical; New Caledonia, South Pacific islands.
Habitat: humid, shaded forest environments, with well-drained, slightly acidic soils; often found in understorey layers; intolearnt to frost.
Ecology: aiding in soil stabilization; cover and contributes to the understorey diversity in its natural habitat.
Use: ornamental, decorative indoor or garden plant, tropical-themed landscapes or container planting.BotanyFern; tree like; small to medium-sized; upright, symmetrical, compact growth.
Mature plants may develop a short trunk-like base, reaching up to 1 meter in height.
Root: fibrous roots
Leaves: [innate; 50–100 cm long; arching; glossy green; leaflets narrow, lance-shaped, serrated; symmetrical rosette, iconic "vase-shaped" appearance.
Sori: linear; along the underside of the fertile fronds.
Reproduction: wind-dispersed spores.