Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
perforata
ID:
1257331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 311 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256669



Common Names

  • Blakea perforata
  • Perforata Blakea
  • Blakea


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Description

Blakea perforata (also called Perforated Blakea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in dry scrub and open woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Blakea perforata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blakea perforata is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blakea perforata is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seed should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Blakea perforata

Blakea perforata is native to Central and South America and can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Blakea perforata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blakea perforata?

Blakea perforata

What is the common name of Blakea perforata?

Perforated blakea

What is the natural habitat of Blakea perforata?

Dry slopes, hillsides, and canyons in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico

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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