Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Uribe
Source:
ipni
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 13(61): 47, fig. (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158619
Common Names
- Blakea fissicalyx
- Fissicalyx Blakea
- Blakea fissicalyx
Description
Blakea fissicalyx (also called Fissicalyx Blakea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Blakea fissicalyx 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 fissicalyx 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blakea fissicalyx is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Blakea fissicalyx
Blakea fissicalyx can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Blakea fissicalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blakea fissicalyx?
Blakea fissicalyx
What is the common name of Blakea fissicalyx?
Fissicalyx Blakea
What type of plant is Blakea fissicalyx?
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,