Mecranium integrifolium subsp. alainii Skean

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Mecranium integrifolium subsp. alainii Skean

  • Collector(s)

    W. S. Judd 5393, 19 May 1987

  • Location

    Jamaica. Saint Thomas. And Portland Parish (Boundary): Blue Mountains. Trail from just below Blue Mountain Peak (Middle Peak) to Portland Gap, 2130-1600 m.

  • Habitat

    Cloud forest. Very common. Clay soil.

  • Description

    Shrub or small tree to 5 m tall; flower buds red; fruit green (immature) to purple (nearly mature). Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01100235

    Occurrence ID: bbb08850-7dee-4425-bb93-54ab28d52994

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Jamaica

  • State/Province

    Saint Thomas

  • Locality

    And Portland Parish (Boundary): Blue Mountains. Trail from just below Blue Mountain Peak (Middle Peak) to Portland Gap, 2130-1600 m.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1900 m. (6234 ft.)

  • Location Notes

    "2130-1600 m alt.; This at 1900, but saw as low as ca. 1600 m alt."

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