Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
sinuata
ID:
1236205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alston) Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Webbia 37(1): 132 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235543


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Description

Blotiella sinuata (also called Sinuate Blotiella, among many other common names) is a small fern with long, narrow fronds and small, yellow-green spores. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blotiella sinuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blotiella sinuata is small, white and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blotiella sinuata is a shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy stems in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a mixture of peat and sand and kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Blotiella sinuata

Blotiella sinuata is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

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

Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.