Miconia theaezans (Bonpl.) Cogn.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Miconia theaezans (Bonpl.) Cogn.

  • Collector(s)

    W. S. Judd 5368, 18 May 1987

  • Location

    Jamaica. Saint Thomas. Just below (i.e. west of) Portland Gap, along trail to Whitfield Hall.

  • Habitat

    Cloud forest and transition to dry south slope forest. Melastomes: Miconia theaezans, M. quadrangularis, Blakea trinervia, Mecranium virgatum. Occasional. Clay soil.

  • Description

    Tree or shrub to ca. 7 m tall; fruits reddish when immature, turning aqua-blue (or -green), almost iridescent, but whitish beneath. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01165606

    Occurrence ID: 21c287d3-882d-4062-8590-e7670b87b022

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Jamaica

  • State/Province

    Saint Thomas

  • Locality

    Just below (i.e. west of) Portland Gap, along trail to Whitfield Hall.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1480 - 1520 m. (4856 - 4987 ft.)

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