Blakea clusiifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clusiifolia
ID:
1258828
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 72: 387 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258166
Common Names
- Blakea clusiifolia
- Clusiifolia Blakea
- Clusiifolia Blakea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blakea clusiifolia (also called clustered-leaved blakea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and small, needle-like leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Blakea clusiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blakea clusiifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blakea clusiifolia is a perennial shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Blakea clusiifolia
Blakea clusiifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
Blakea clusiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blakea clusiifolia?
Blakea clusiifolia
What is the family of Blakea clusiifolia?
Melastomataceae
Where is Blakea clusiifolia found?
It is found in South America
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
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33377-2: Based on the initial data import