Kingdom Plantae Class Pteridopsida Family Blechnaceae Scientific name Blechnum tabulare | Division Pteridophyta Order Athyriales Genus Blechnum Rank Species | |
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Similar Blechnum magellanicum, Blechnum brasiliense, Blechnum nudum, Blechnum chilense, Blechnum |
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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