Blakea squamigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamigera
ID:
1254375
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Uribe
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 11(53): 16[-17], fig. 3 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253713
Common Names
- Blakea squamigera
- Squamigera Blakea
- Squamigera Blakea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blakea squamigera (also called Scaly blakea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are ovate in shape and are dark green in color. It produces small white flowers that are clustered in inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Blakea squamigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its showy pink flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blakea squamigera has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blakea squamigera is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Blakea squamigera
Blakea squamigera can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru.
Blakea squamigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blakea squamigera?
Blakea squamigera
What type of plant is Blakea squamigera?
Blakea squamigera is a shrub.
Where is Blakea squamigera found?
Blakea squamigera is found in Colombia.
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
Antonio Lorenzo Uribe Uribe (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Uribe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33446-2: Based on the initial data import