Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
1083631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Umaña & Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 12: 1, fig. 1 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082969



Common Names

  • Blakea Costaricensis
  • Costaricensis Blakea
  • Costa Rican Blakea


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Description

Blakea costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Blakea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in moist forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blakea costaricensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea costaricensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may need additional water in hot, dry climates. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Blakea costaricensis

Blakea costaricensis is native to the tropical forests of Central 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304838: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Gina Umaña Dodero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Umaña' in the authors string.