Mecranium latifolium (Cogn.) Skean

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Mecranium latifolium (Cogn.) Skean

  • Collector(s)

    L. Struwe 1140 with Chelsea Specht, 05 Jan 1996

  • Location

    Puerto Rico. Luquillo Mountains: Caribbean National Forest, road from Pico El Yunque and Mt. Britton towards road 191.

  • Habitat

    Moist montane forest, roadside.

  • Description

    Shrub 2 m., calyx light green, corolla white, berries purple-black. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Specimen Notes

    "Seeds removed by Harinder Mater, NYBG, 9 Oct 2008"

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00948088

    Occurrence ID: 318f5488-5021-4fd6-8e83-7b171489c9d9

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Puerto Rico

  • Locality

    Luquillo Mountains: Caribbean National Forest, road from Pico El Yunque and Mt. Britton towards road 191.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 800 - 1000 m. (2625 - 3281 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    18.28, -65.78

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