Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
andreana
ID:
1264994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique , ser. 3, 14: 969 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264332



Common Names

  • Blakea Andreana
  • Andreana Blakea
  • Andreana False Rosewood


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Description

Blakea andreana (also called Andreana blakea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a woody stem and grows up to 3 m tall. It grows in tropical moist forests, tropical dry forests and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea andreana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blakea andreana is white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea andreana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well established.

Where to Find Blakea andreana

Blakea andreana can be found in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Blakea andreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea andreana?

Blakea andreana

What is the common name of Blakea andreana?

Andreana

What is the natural habitat of Blakea andreana?

Tropical rainforests

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,