Oceaniopteris gibba
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Suborder: | Aspleniineae |
| Family: | Blechnaceae |
| Genus: | Oceaniopteris |
| Species: | O. gibba
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| Binomial name | |
| Oceaniopteris gibba (Labill.) Gasper & Salino[1]
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Oceaniopteris gibba, the miniature tree fern (syn. Blechnum gibbum),[1] is a tropical species of fern in the family Blechnaceae, native to New Caledonia and introduced in Fiji.[2] It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]
It grows to 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft). With a vertical "trunk" (actually a rhizome), it has bright green fronds. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 15 °C (59 °F), in temperate zones it must be cultivated under glass all year round. It is a suitable subject for a greenhouse or conservatory. It requires an acid soil and a partially shaded position.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (November 2019). "Cranfillia geniculata". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. 8.11. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ a b "Blechnum gibbum". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
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