Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
1082867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 57: 75 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082205



Common Names

  • Blakea Argentea
  • Argentea Blakea
  • Blakea


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Description

Blakea argentea (also called 'Silver-leafed Blakea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plants in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist and wet forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters in height, with ovate-elliptic leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blakea argentea has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea argentea is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.

Where to Find Blakea argentea

Blakea argentea is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical 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,