Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Uribe
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 11(51): 84, fig. 1B (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253455
Common Names
- Blakea allotricha
- Allotrichous Blakea
- Woolly Blakea
Description
Blakea allotricha (also called Allotrichous Blakea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves native to Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Blakea allotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blakea allotricha has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blakea allotricha is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-6 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Blakea allotricha
Blakea allotricha is native to Colombia.
Blakea allotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blakea allotricha?
Blakea allotricha
What is the common name of Blakea allotricha?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Blakea allotricha?
Tropical forests
Species in the Blakea genus
Blakea amabilis,
Blakea cuatrecasasii,
Blakea fissicalyx,
Blakea attenboroughii,
Blakea urbaniana,
Blakea schlimii,
Blakea trinervia,
Blakea tuberculata,
Blakea aeruginosa,
Blakea ciliata,
Blakea cuneata,
Blakea ferruginea,
Blakea granatensis,
Blakea grandiflora,
Blakea hirsuta,
Blakea lindeniana,
Blakea ovalis,
Blakea podagrica,
Blakea pyxidanthus,
Blakea repens,
Blakea rosea,
Blakea rostrata,
Blakea rotundifolia,
Blakea sawadae,
Blakea spruceana,
Blakea standleyana,
Blakea subconnata,
Blakea villosa,
Blakea longibracteata,
Blakea grisebachii,
Blakea brasiliensis,
Blakea latifolia,
Blakea mexiae,
Blakea multiflora,
Blakea paludosa,
Blakea brunnea,
Blakea calycosa,
Blakea crinita,
Blakea elliptica,
Blakea foliacea,
Blakea gracilis,
Blakea parvifolia,
Blakea pauciflora,
Blakea wilburiana,
Blakea guatemalensis,
Blakea purpusii,
Blakea quadrangularis,
Blakea fuchsioides,
Blakea penduliflora,
Blakea princeps,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,