Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
hammettiorum
ID:
1324266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Almeda

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 31(1): 1 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336720



Common Names

  • Blakea Hammettiorum
  • Hammett's Blakea
  • Hammett's Tree


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Description

Blakea hammettiorum (also called Hammett's Blakea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central America. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea hammettiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blakea hammettiorum has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea hammettiorum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Blakea hammettiorum

Blakea hammettiorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Blakea hammettiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea hammettiorum?

Blakea hammettiorum

What type of plant is Blakea hammettiorum?

It is a type of tree

Where is Blakea hammettiorum native to?

It is native to Panama

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

Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.