Trema cubense Urb.

  • Authority

    Liogier, Alain H. 1971. Novitates Antillanae. IV. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 21: 107-157.

  • Family

    Cannabaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Trema cubense Urb.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. El Convento, Constanza, Marcano & Jimenez 5401.

  • Discussion

    Heretofore, known from the type locality, this plant is now known to be common to both Cuba and Hispaniola. It is characterized by its short, ovate leaves rounded to truncate at base and rounded to very obtuse at apex, whereas all other Antillean species are acute to acuminate at apex and mostly of a lanceolate type.

  • Distribution

    DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. El Convento, Constanza, Marcano & Jimenez 5401.

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