SPECIMEN / MELASTOMATACEAE
Blakea sp. 'Glabrous'
Origin to be documented
GENUS OVERVIEW / Blakea
Blakea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. There are about 189 species distributed from Mexico to Bolivia and the Antilles. They are climbers, shrubs, and trees, some epiphytic. One species from the cloud forests of Costa Rica is pollinated by rice rats. Species, accepted as of March 2021, include:
This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.
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- Botanical family
- Melastomataceae
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