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Oceaniopteris gibba
| Family Name: | Blechnaceae |
| Synonyms: | Blechnum gibbum |
| Common Name: | Dwarf Tree Fern |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Allies (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Fiji, Hawaii, New Caledonia and the islands of the South Pacific |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Exotic (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Erect fern, with a slender trunk, able to grow up to 1 m tall. |
| Foliage | Fronds are able to grow up to 50 - 60 cm long, green in colour with silver dark edges. |
| Etymology | Genus Blechnum comes from the Greek word "βλῆχνον", which means "for a fern". Species gibbum means swollen on one side. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Spore |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Master ID | 247 |
| Species ID | 1543 |
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