Status:
valid
Authors:
(Corner) C.C.Berg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91: 359 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566502
Common Names
- Bleekrodea malayana
- Malayana Bleekrodea
- Bleekrodea Malayana
Synonyms
- Streblus malayanus Corner [unknown]
Description
Bleekrodea malayana (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 malayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bleekrodea malayana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bleekrodea malayana 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 malayana
Bleekrodea malayana can be found in Malaysia.
Bleekrodea malayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bleekrodea malayana?
Bleekrodea malayana
What is the common name of Bleekrodea malayana?
Malayan Bleekrodea
What is the habitat of Bleekrodea malayana?
It is found in Malaysia
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Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
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Artocarpus chama,
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Artocarpus gomezianus,
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Artocarpus hirsutus,
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Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
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Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
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Artocarpus primackii,
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