Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
multiflorus
ID:
1033579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 60: 90 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032917

Common Names

  • Blastus multiflorus
  • Many-flowered Blastus
  • Many-flowered Jackfruit

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Description

Blastus multiflorus (also called 'Multiflorus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are bright green in color and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blastus multiflorus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Blastus multiflorus are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blastus multiflorus is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Blastus multiflorus

Blastus multiflorus is native to Southeast Asia.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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