Blakea parasitica D.Don

Species

Angiosperms > Myrtales > Melastomataceae > Blakea

Characteristics

A hermaphrodite deciduous tree. It grows 6-10m high.
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Growth form tree
Growth support climber epiphyte free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature width (meter) 0.05 - 0.06
Mature height (meter) 6.0 - 10.0
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

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Edible fruits
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Distribution

Blakea parasitica world distribution map, present in Brazil, Colombia, and Panama

Conservation status

Blakea parasitica threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:566733-1
WFO ID wfo-0001258171
COL ID LZQ3
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID 892922
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Synonyms

Topobea regeliana Topobea membranacea Topobea praecox Topobea floribunda Topobea parasitica Blakea parasitica Topobea pubescens Topobea rhodantha Topobea cuspidata Topobea rupicola