Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
1083297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 325 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082635



Common Names

  • Blakea glandulosa
  • Glandulosa Blakea
  • Blakea grandiflora


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Description

Blakea glandulosa (also called Glandular Blakea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dark green, glossy foliage and bears small white flowers. It is found in wet, shady areas and can reach heights of up to 15 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has fragrant flowers and is known to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blakea glandulosa has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea glandulosa is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 8 m (26 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Blakea glandulosa

Blakea glandulosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

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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