Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
1111436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 191: 99 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110774

Common Names

  • Blotiella natalensis
  • Natal Watermoss
  • Natal Water-moss

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Uses & Benefits

Blotiella natalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blotiella natalensis is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets arranged in a cross shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blotiella natalensis is a hardy, evergreen, terrestrial fern native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, creeping plant with small, four-lobed leaves. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady location and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water.

Where to Find Blotiella natalensis

Blotiella natalensis is native to South Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26604305: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.