Blindia contecta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contecta
ID:
1155285
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 1: 344 1848
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154623
Common Names
- Blindia contecta
- Tight Blindia
- Tight Blindia Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Blindia contecta is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blindia contecta is white in color and has six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, leafy plant.
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Blindia contecta is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Blindia contecta
Blindia contecta can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Species in the Blindia genus
Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata,
Species in the Seligeriaceae family
Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113803: Based on data supplied by Bryonames