Blotiella bouxiniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bouxiniana
ID:
141512
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pic.Serm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 53(1-2): 262 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140841
Common Names
- Bouxin's Blotiella
- Bouxin's Shield Fern
- Bouxin's Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blotiella bouxiniana (also called Bouxin's Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Davalliaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blotiella bouxiniana is used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blotiella bouxiniana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blotiella bouxiniana is a rhizomatous, evergreen fern that is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Propagate by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Blotiella bouxiniana
Blotiella bouxiniana is found in Madagascar.
Blotiella bouxiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blotiella bouxiniana?
Blotiella bouxiniana
What is the family of Blotiella bouxiniana?
Dryopteridaceae
Where is Blotiella bouxiniana found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17507040-1: Based on the initial data import