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Blakea hirsutissima

Botanic Family

Melastomataceae

Author

(J.F. Macbride) Wurdack

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Ecuador
• Peru

Natural Habitats

• Forest remnant

Flowering Times

• Jan
• Aug
• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• (Ecuador) Dec (Peru)

Fruiting Times

• Mar (Ecuador) Dec (Peru)

Large hirsute hemi-epiphytic vine to 3m. Leaves 135mm x 60mm. Pink flowers or white with lavender lines. Red fruit.

Further References

• Mobot
• NYBG
• The Plant List 2
• HVAA