Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
asplundii
ID:
1322342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wurdack) Penneys & Judd

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 20: 24 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334796



Common Names

  • Blakea asplundii
  • Asplund's Blakea
  • Asplund's Tree-mallow


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Description

Blakea asplundii (also called Asplund's Blakea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador and is found in tropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub with white flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea asplundii is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blakea asplundii has small, white flowers, small, black, round seeds, and small seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea asplundii is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Blakea asplundii

Blakea asplundii is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

Blakea asplundii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea asplundii?

Blakea asplundii

What is the family of Blakea asplundii?

Melastomataceae

What is the common name of Blakea asplundii?

Asplundii

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,

References

John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Darin S. Penneys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penneys' in the authors string.