Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
159289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
ipni

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 72(4): 387 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158618



Common Names

  • Blakea Cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasasii Blakea
  • Blakea


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Description

Blakea cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Blakea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 meters tall, with white flowers. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blakea cuatrecasasii is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea cuatrecasasii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Blakea cuatrecasasii

Blakea cuatrecasasii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Blakea cuatrecasasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea cuatrecasasii?

Blakea cuatrecasasii

What is the common name of Blakea cuatrecasasii?

Cuatrecasasii Blakea

What type of plant is Blakea cuatrecasasii?

Tree

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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