Bertolonia maculata

DC. (1828)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Myrtales Family: Melastomataceae Genus: Bertolonia

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Description

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Prodr. 3: 114 (1828)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Bertolonia maculata Honolulu Foster Gardens Preserved_Specimen Stem succulent, lvs above more or less bullate, veins sunk, iridescent (olive green w/ silver sheen), w/ hairs, below rose, edges hairy, flowers bright-pink. Potter, C. Oahu BISH 1958-02-12