Blakea calyptrata
Also known as: Blakea calyptrata var. latior Gleason +1 more
- Blakea calyptrata var. latior Gleason
- Blakea calyptrata var. ovata Gleason
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Blakea calyptrata is an epiphytic plant within the Melastomataceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms