Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blackiana
ID:
952185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. : 30 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951523

Common Names

  • Alseis blackiana
  • Blackiana Alseis
  • Alseis Blackiana

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Description

Alseis blackiana (also called 'Black's Alseis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of South America. It is a small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in humid tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alseis blackiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alseis blackiana is yellow and has a white lip. The seed is small and round, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Alseis blackiana

Alseis blackiana is native to Colombia.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6968: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.