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Blakea jativae

Botanic Family

Melastomataceae

Author

Wurdack

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Nariño - Colombia
• Ecuador

Natural Habitats

• Primary forest

Flowering Times

• Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• Jun
• Jul
• Aug
• Sep
• Dec (Ecuador)

Fruiting Times

• Jan (Ecuador)

Hemi-epiphytic shrub or liana to 15m. Leaves to 280mm x 200mm hairy beneath. Inflorescence with bracts to 25mm long, calyx lobes to 5mm long, petals to 27mm x 15mm. Brown fruit.

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• Gleason & Moldenke
• Mobot