Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
blakeoides
ID:
1082240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 18(2): 225 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081578



Common Names

  • Spathandra blakeoides
  • Tropical Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe


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Description

Spathandra blakeoides (also called Blake's Spathandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, oval leaves and grows in moist areas. It is found in rainforests, moist woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spathandra blakeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spathandra blakeoides var. fleuryi (Jacq.-Fél.) Jacq.-Fél.
Spathandra blakeoides var. blakeoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spathandra blakeoides are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathandra blakeoides is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers and will spread slowly by rhizomes. It is best to take cuttings in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Spathandra blakeoides

Spathandra blakeoides is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Spathandra genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303241: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.