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
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.
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 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
Wim P. de Winter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W. de Winter' in the authors string.