Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Agardh) Rakotondr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 38(1): 26 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346235
Common Names
- Blotiella lanceifolia
- Lanceifolia Blotiella
- Lanceifolia Plant
Description
Blotiella lanceifolia (also called Lance-leaved Blotiella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Blotiella lanceifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Blotiella lanceifolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blotiella lanceifolia is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned out.
Where to Find Blotiella lanceifolia
Blotiella lanceifolia is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Blotiella lanceifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blotiella lanceifolia?
Blotiella lanceifolia
What are the common names of Blotiella lanceifolia?
Lance-leaved blotiella
Where is Blotiella lanceifolia native to?
Eastern 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,