Blechnum sociale
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| Blechnum socialis Sodiro
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Blechnum socialis is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is endemic to Pichincha Province and Azuay Province, Ecuador, but has not been seen for 100 years.[when?] The name socialis indicates that they form in colonies.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss for fires and grazing and it is possible it occurs in Reserva ecológica Cotacachi-Cayapas and Reserva ecológica Antisana.
References
Source
- Navarrete, H. & Pitman, N. 2003. Blechnum socialis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
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