Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
1330698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind & W. de Winter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 37(1): 8 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343152



Common Names

  • Blotiella
  • Confusa Blotiella
  • Confused Blotiella


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Description

Blotiella confusa (also called Confused blotiella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Blotiella confusa is a plant native to Southeast Asia and is used in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blotiella confusa has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blotiella confusa is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Blotiella confusa

Blotiella confusa can be found in India.

Blotiella confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blotiella confusa?

Blotiella confusa

What type of plant is Blotiella confusa?

Fern

Where is Blotiella confusa native to?

Tropical 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

Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.
Wim P. de Winter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W. de Winter' in the authors string.