Blotiella coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1256861
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Dennstaedt. 21. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256199
Common Names
- Coriacea Blotiella
- Blotiella coriacea
- Coriacea Blotiella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blotiella coriacea (also called B. coriacea, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a globose cactus with up to 30 ribs, and yellow flowers. It grows in dry scrub and grasslands, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Blotiella coriacea is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blotiella coriacea has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Blotiella coriacea is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter, reduce watering.
Where to Find Blotiella coriacea
Blotiella coriacea is native to Australia.
Blotiella coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blotiella coriacea?
Blotiella coriacea
What is the common name of Blotiella coriacea?
Coriaceous Blotiella
What is the natural habitat of Blotiella coriacea?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Blotiella genus
Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia,
Species in the Dennstaedtiaceae family
Blotiella bouxiniana, Blotiella crenata, Blotiella isaloensis, Blotiella marojejyensis, Blotiella coursii, Blotiella reducta, Blotiella glabra, Blotiella natalensis, Blotiella lindeniana, Blotiella madagascariensis, Blotiella mannii, Blotiella currorii, Blotiella pubescens, Blotiella tisserantii, Blotiella hieronymi, Blotiella sinuata, Blotiella stipitata, Blotiella trichosora, Blotiella coriacea, Blotiella confusa, Blotiella lanceifolia, Dennstaedtia ampla, Dennstaedtia canaliculata, Dennstaedtia dennstaedtioides, Dennstaedtia elmeri, Dennstaedtia fusca, Dennstaedtia glabrata, Dennstaedtia hooveri, Dennstaedtia inermis, Dennstaedtia macgregorii, Dennstaedtia magnifica, Dennstaedtia merrillii, Dennstaedtia novoguineensis, Dennstaedtia parksii, Dennstaedtia penicillifera, Dennstaedtia remota, Dennstaedtia resinifera, Dennstaedtia rufidula, Dennstaedtia samoensis, Dennstaedtia shawii, Dennstaedtia sumatrana, Dennstaedtia terminalis, Dennstaedtia williamsii, Dennstaedtia hirsuta, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, Dennstaedtia scandens, Dennstaedtia smithii, Dennstaedtia wilfordii, Dennstaedtia anthriscifolia, Dennstaedtia madagascariensis,
References
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17573170-1: Based on the initial data import