Clidemia rubra (Aubl.) Mart.

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett, et al. 1953. The Botany of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8 (2): 87-160.

  • Family

    Melastomataceae

  • Scientific Name

    Clidemia rubra (Aubl.) Mart.

  • Description

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    Species Description - Subshrub to 1 m.tall, petals white or pale pink, stamens purple, grassy places.

  • Distribution

    In sandy soil under Mauripa, Monagas, Maguire, Kunhardt & Politi 27301; subshrub to 4 dm. tall, San Antonio-Cumana Road pass, State of N'Jonagas, Maguire, Kunhardt & Politi 27253; common, Vera Cruz to southern Brazil and Bolivia.

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