Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 387 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342973
Common Names
- Blachia Umbellata
- Umbellata Blachia
- Blachia Umbellata Plant
Synonyms
- Blachia reflexa Benth. [unknown]
- Codiaeum umbellatum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Croton umbellatus Willd. [unknown]
Description
Blachia umbellata (also called Umbellata Blachia, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant with long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green on top and striped underneath. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Blachia umbellata is a popular houseplant due to its beautiful foliage. It is often used as a decorative plant in homes and offices. It is also known to purify the air and reduce stress levels.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blachia umbellata is a small, yellow flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blachia umbellata is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and does best in partial shade. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in moist, well-draining soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The roots should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Blachia umbellata
Blachia umbellata can be found in tropical rainforests in India.
Blachia umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blachia umbellata?
Blachia umbellata
What is the common name of Blachia umbellata?
Umbellata Blachia
What is the natural habitat of Blachia umbellata?
Tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Blachia genus
Blachia andamanica,
Blachia calycina,
Blachia chunii,
Blachia cotoneaster,
Blachia denudata,
Blachia jatrophifolia,
Blachia longzhouensis,
Blachia pentzii,
Blachia philippinensis,
Blachia poilanei,
Blachia siamensis,
Blachia thorelii,
Blachia umbellata,
Blachia chunii,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,