Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
blanchetii
ID:
806061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 342 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805395

Common Names

  • Blanchet's Bahiella
  • Blanchet's
  • Bahiella

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Description

Bahiella blanchetii (also called 'Blanchet's Bahiella' and 'Blanchet's Bahiella-tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bahiella blanchetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used to add texture to flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bahiella blanchetii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers have 5 petals and 5 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bahiella blanchetii is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bahiella blanchetii

Bahiella blanchetii is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Bahiella blanchetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bahiella blanchetii?

Bahiella blanchetii

What is the common name of Bahiella blanchetii?

Blanchet's Bahiella

What is the natural habitat of Bahiella blanchetii?

It is native to Central America

Species in the Bahiella genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-343686: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.