Blakea urbaniana Cogn.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Blakea urbaniana Cogn. ( isosyntype )

  • Collector(s)

    W. H. Harris 9244, 19 May 1906

  • Location

    Jamaica. Road from Askenish to Dolphin Head.

  • Description

    A large, straggling shrub, epiphytic on trees. Aerial roots are freely emitted along the branches and these in turn lay hold of the supporting tree and penetrating the bark of it if it be thick and soft, e.g. mango. Flowers pure white, very handsome. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 99424

    Occurrence ID: 3d92ead5-5c01-4d5e-83ee-846c9c3f01f8

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