Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
calyptrata
ID:
1235872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 72: 388 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235210



Common Names

  • Blakea Calyptrata
  • Calyptrata Blakea
  • Calyptrata Tree


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Description

Blakea calyptrata (also called Blakea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in wet and humid habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and has lanceolate leaves with a light green color.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea calyptrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Blakea calyptrata has a single, small, white flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed of Blakea calyptrata is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Blakea calyptrata are small, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea calyptrata can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Blakea calyptrata

Blakea calyptrata is native to Colombia and can be found in the Antioquia department.

Blakea calyptrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea calyptrata?

Blakea calyptrata

What is the common name of Blakea calyptrata?

No common name

What is the habitat of Blakea calyptrata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry 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,