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Blakea cuatrecasasii

Botanic Family

Melastomataceae

Author

Gleason

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Colombia
• Panama

Natural Habitats

• Primary forest

Flowering Times

• Jul
• Aug (Colombia) Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Jun
• Oct
• Nov (Panama)

Fruiting Times

• Jan (Panama)

Hemi-epiphytic tree or climber to 4m. Coriaceous leaves to 18mm x 18mm with bracts to 2.5mm, glabrous above. White flowers tinted pink, calyx tube to 5mm wide, petals to 35mm x 20mm. Red fruit with persistent bracts

Further References

• CPLC
• The Plant List 2
• Jstor
• Mobot
• NYBG