Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
1516400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Almeda & Penneys

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 372(1): 105. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003359



Common Names

  • Blakea echinata
  • Echinata Blakea
  • Blakea Echinata


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Description

Blakea echinata (also called Echinata Blakea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to Mexico and is found in woodlands and rocky hillsides. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves with serrated margins and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea echinata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flowerbeds. Its leaves can also be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blakea echinata is a small, white, tubular flower with five pointed petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea echinata is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a low-hanging branch in the soil and allowing it to root. Division can be done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into multiple sections.

Where to Find Blakea echinata

Blakea echinata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Blakea echinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea echinata?

Blakea echinata

What are the common names of Blakea echinata?

Echinata Blakea, Echinata Tree

What is the natural habitat of Blakea echinata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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,