Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
reducta
ID:
1041192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chr.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 191: 100 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040530

Common Names

  • Blotiella reducta
  • Reducta Blotiella
  • Reducta Blotiella L.

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Description

Blotiella reducta (also called Reduced Blotiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins. It has a creeping habit and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Blotiella reducta is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden. The plant has also been used as a medicinal herb to treat headaches, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blotiella reducta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blotiella reducta is a tropical evergreen native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Blotiella reducta

Blotiella reducta is native to China 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-100368331: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.