Tetrazygia crotonifolia (Desr.) DC.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tetrazygia crotonifolia (Desr.) DC.

  • Collector(s)

    P. Acevedo-Rodríguez 2981 with J. Alvarez, 3 October 1989

  • Location

    Puerto Rico. Jayuya. Villalba; Torro Negro Forest; Roda 149 close to Maravilla. [Data not on label, from converted database: "Road 143 at Recreation Area. Toro Negro Forest"].

  • Habitat

    Along road in open area.

  • Description

    Shrub about 1 m tall; leaves strongly coriaceous, rusty color underneath; corolla white with pink hue on margins; calyx green; fruits deep violet (almost black). Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00843031

    Occurrence ID: dc5abd25-26a5-4f55-9ae8-195d79db0068

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Puerto Rico

  • State/Province

    Jayuya

  • Locality

    Villalba; Torro Negro Forest; Roda 149 close to Maravilla. [Data not on label, from converted database: "Road 143 at Recreation Area. Toro Negro Forest"]

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