Blakea rosea
Also known as: Blakea calycanthus Markgr. +2 more
- Blakea calycanthus Markgr.
- Blakea caudata Triana
- Valdesia rosea (D.Don) Ruiz & Pav.
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 rosea is an epiphytic plant belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela