Blechnum petiolare
| Blechnum petiolare | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Blechnales |
| Family: | Blechnaceae |
| Genus: | Blechnum |
| Species: | B. petiolare |
| Binomial name | |
| Blechnum petiolare (Sodiro) C.Chr. | |
Blechnum petiolare is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador and known only from Bolívar Province. When it was first described in the early 20th century, it was known from Chillanes but this area has been heavily disturbed and the species continues to be threatened.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss for fires and deforestation including agriculture.
Sources
- Navarrete, H. & Pitman, N. 2003. Blechnum petiolare. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
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