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camasey terciopelo
Scientific Name: Clidemia cymosa
Family: Melastomataceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clidemia cymosa
Also known as Camasey Terciopelo, Camasey Peludo, or simply Terciopelo, Clidemia cymosa is a shrub or small tree with origins in Puerto Rico.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is referred to as "hairy melastome," which could indicate potentially irritating hairs on the plant.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is referred to as "hairy melastome," which could indicate potentially irritating hairs on the plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clidemia cymosa (Wendl. ex Spreng.) Alain
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Heterotrichum cymosum, Melastoma cymosa, Heterotrichum eggersii
- Alternative Scientific Name: Clidemia eggersii (Cogn.) F.S. Axelrod
Common Names
- Camasey Terciopelo (Spanish and English)
- Camasey Peludo (Spanish)
- Camasey Colorado (Spanish)
- Camasey de Paloma (Spanish)
- Terciopelo (Spanish)
- Pela (Spanish)
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to Puerto Rico.
- Specifically mentioned near Cerro Maravilla, Villalba, Puerto Rico.
- Present in the Caribbean.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a shrub or small tree, reaching 2 to 3 meters in height.
- Perennial, meaning it grows year after year.