Kingdom Plantae Order Blechnales Genus Blechnum Higher classification Blechnum | Division Pteridophyta Family Blechnaceae Scientific name Blechnum rimbachii Rank Species | |
Similar Blechnum, Blechnum maximum, Blechnaceae |
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.
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