Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
bocatorena
ID:
1324246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kriebel & D.Santam.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 65(1): 1 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336700



Common Names

  • Blakea bocatorena
  • Bocatorena Blakea
  • Bocatorena's Blakea


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Description

Blakea bocatorena (also called Bocatorena Blakea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central America. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea bocatorena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to create natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blakea bocatorena has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea bocatorena can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Blakea bocatorena

Blakea bocatorena is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in tropical forests at elevations of 500-2500 meters.

Blakea bocatorena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea bocatorena?

Blakea bocatorena

What type of plant is Blakea bocatorena?

It is a type of tree

Where is Blakea bocatorena native to?

It is native to Panama

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

Ricardo Kriebel (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kriebel' in the authors string.
Daniel Santamaría (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Santam.' in the authors string.