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Blakea glaberrima

Botanic Family

Melastomataceae

Author

(Triana) Penneys & Judd

Conservation Status

Endangered

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Antioquia - Colombia

Natural Habitats

• Rain forest

Flowering Times

• Jan
• May
• Jun
• Aug
• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec (Colombia)

Fruiting Times

Hemi-epiphytic tree or climber to 6m. Mucronate leaves to 150mm x 60mm, glabrous above, brown beneath. Axillary inflorescence with bracts, 6 red petals to 12mm long

Further References

• CPLC
• TLS
• Jstor
• Mobot
• Neotropical Flora