Trema micrantha (L.) Blume

Plants of Puerto Rico
Herbarium, Department of Biology (MAPR)
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagiiez
u\maceae
Trema micranthum (Linnaeus) Blume
Small tree, 3 m high; branches horizontal; flowers
green with white, feathery stigmas; fruits green
becoming orange-red when mature. Edge of woods
along margin of quebrada near the bridge.
Vieques Island: SE of Cerro Buey along road to
Radar Facility and ruins; by bridge over small
quebrada with intermittent stream in bottom.
18°07'06.1"N, 65°31,12.2"W, elev 30-40 m.
Collector: G. J. Breckon 8040	14 Sept 2006
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