Mecranium axillare subsp. urbanianum (Cogn.) Skean

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Mecranium axillare subsp. urbanianum (Cogn.) Skean

  • Collector(s)

    J. D. Skean Jr. 1837 with A. Samuels, 09 Jul 1986

  • Location

    Jamaica. Hanover. Dolphin Head (=Dolphin Mountain). NE slopes and summit. 340-535 m elev.

  • Habitat

    Dry to moist forest. With Ficus, Clusia, Cyathea, Miconia, Thrinax, Clidemia, Terazygia, Phyllanthus, Charianthus, Oreopanax, Blakea, Lisianthius, and Heterotrichum. Common. On limestone.

  • Description

    Large shrub ca. 5 m tall. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01097760

    Occurrence ID: 2e2b4387-d0a0-4d0f-a8f4-8cff12d3b150

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Jamaica

  • State/Province

    Hanover

  • Locality

    Dolphin Head (=Dolphin Mountain). NE slopes and summit. 340-535 m elev.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 445 m. (1460 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    18.3534, -78.1493

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    6541.57

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of Dolphin Head were located (legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/americas/txu-pclmaps-oclc-11882299-lucea.jpg). linear extent as the distance between coordinates and farthest mountain area (6530 m). Uncertainty was determined using MaNIS Georef. Calc.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

  • Location Notes

    "340-535 m elev. Collected at 445 m elev."

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