Blechnum rimbachii
| Blechnum rimbachii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Blechnales |
| Family: | Blechnaceae |
| Genus: | Blechnum |
| Species: | B. rimbachii |
| Binomial name | |
| Blechnum rimbachii (Sodiro) C.Chr. | |
Blechnum rimbachii is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is endemic to Azuay Province, Ecuador (found 2,000 meters above sea level), and is only known from an early 20th century collection.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss for agriculture.
Sources
- Navarrete, H. & Pitman, N. (2003). "Blechnum rimbachii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2003: e.T43596A10809397. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43596A10809397.en. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
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