Tetrazygia hispida (Sw.) Macfad.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tetrazygia hispida (Sw.) Macfad.

  • Collector(s)

    J. D. Skean Jr. 1899 with V. L. Slantis, 16 Jul 1986

  • Location

    Jamaica. Saint Ann. North of Mt. Diablo. Near Faith's Pen along A1.

  • Habitat

    Moist forest with Trema, Cecropia, Besleria, Rhytidophyllum, Tetrazygia, Blakea, Miconia spp., and Pilea spp. Occasional. On limestone.

  • Description

    Small tree ca. 4 m tall. Flowers with 4 white petals, drying pinkish. Anthers yellow. Style white. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01117451

    Occurrence ID: acc8bced-668a-44ec-a23a-06b18416251b

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Jamaica

  • State/Province

    Saint Ann

  • Locality

    North of Mt. Diablo. Near Faith's Pen along A1.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 430 m. (1411 ft.)

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