Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
eglandulosus
ID:
159638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Spare

Source:
ipni

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 318 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158967

Common Names

  • Blastus
  • Glandular Blastus
  • Toothed Blastus

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Description

Blastus eglandulosus (also called Eglandulous Blasts, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Blastus eglandulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blastus eglandulosus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark-brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blastus eglandulosus is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Blastus eglandulosus

Blastus eglandulosus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Blastus eglandulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blastus eglandulosus?

Blastus eglandulosus

What is the common name of Blastus eglandulosus?

Eglandulosus blastus

What is the natural habitat of Blastus eglandulosus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Gordon H. Spare: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spare' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:566792-1: Based on the initial data import