Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
1280671

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 40: 693 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280009



Common Names

  • Blakea monticola
  • Mountain Blakea
  • Mountain Blakea


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Description

Blakea monticola (also called 'Mountain Blakea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have many health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and boosting the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blakea monticola is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Where to Find Blakea monticola

Blakea monticola can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Blakea monticola FAQ

What is the common name of Blakea monticola?

Mountain-blakea

What is the natural habitat of Blakea monticola?

Forests, thickets, and rocky areas

What is the flower color of Blakea monticola?

White or pink

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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