Blechnum socialis

Blechnum socialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Pteridopsida
Order: Blechnales
Family: Blechnaceae
Genus: Blechnum
Species: B. socialis
Binomial name
Blechnum socialis
Sodiro

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. 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.

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