Malpighia adamsii Vivaldi

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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION From THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HERBARIUM
UNITED STATES NATIONAL HERBARIUM PLANTS OF JAMAICA
Malpighiaceae
Malpighia adamsii Vivaldi?
Det. P. Acevedo-Rdgz., 1998 (US)
Manchester Parish: Marshalls Pen; 2.5 mi. due NNW of Mandeville. 600-700 m. I8°03'33“N 077C31'53“W. Disturbed vegetation on limestone substrate.
Erect Shrub 1.5 m tall; flowers ascending; calyx green; petals pink; fruits bright red, pendulous. Plants preserved in 60% ETOH before drymg.
P. Acevedo-Rdgz. 9503 18 Jul 1997
With; G. Proctor, A. Siaca, J. Barcelona, J.A. Cedefio, R. O'Reilly & E. Santiago
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