Description
Blakea platypoda (also called Flat-footed blakea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Andean region of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blakea platypoda is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.