Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
chlorantha
ID:
1082837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 82: 609 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082175



Common Names

  • Blakea Chlorantha
  • Blakea
  • Chlorantha


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Description

Blakea chlorantha (also called 'Green-Flowered Blakea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and is often found near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea chlorantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to create a windbreak. The leaves of the plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blakea chlorantha is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea chlorantha is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Blakea chlorantha

Blakea chlorantha is native to Brazil and 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,

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