Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
insignis
ID:
567168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 88 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566500

Common Names

  • Bleekrodea insignis
  • Insignis Bleekrodea
  • Bleekrodea Bleekrodea

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Synonyms

  • Streblus insignis (Blume) Corner [unknown]

Description

Bleekrodea insignis (also called Blechum pyramidatum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bleekrodea insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bleekrodea insignis has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bleekrodea insignis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bleekrodea insignis

Bleekrodea insignis can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Bleekrodea insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bleekrodea insignis?

Bleekrodea insignis

What is the family of Bleekrodea insignis?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Bleekrodea insignis?

Striking Acanthus

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References