Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
holtonii
ID:
1265518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 281 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264856



Common Names

  • Blakea Holtonii
  • Holton's Blakea
  • Holton Blakea


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Description

Blakea holtonii (also called Holton's tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea holtonii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blakea holtonii is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea holtonii can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be grown in a warm environment with plenty of light. Once established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden or a larger container.

Where to Find Blakea holtonii

Blakea holtonii can be found in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Blakea holtonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea holtonii?

Blakea holtonii

What is the common name of Blakea holtonii?

Holton's Tree

What is the natural habitat of Blakea holtonii?

Tropical rainforests

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,