Blakea parasitica
Also known as: Topobea cuspidata Gleason +8 more
- Topobea cuspidata Gleason
- Topobea floribunda Gleason
- Topobea membranacea Wurdack
- Topobea parasitica Aubl.
- Topobea praecox Gleason
- Topobea pubescens Gleason
- Topobea regeliana Cogn.
- Topobea rhodantha L.Uribe
- Topobea rupicola Hoehne
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Blakea parasitica is an epiphytic plant belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Venezuela