Blakea attenboroughii

Blakea attenboroughii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Blakea
Species:
B. attenboroughii
Binomial name
Blakea attenboroughii
Penneys & L.Jost

Blakea attenboroughii is a species of plant in the genus Blakea. It is endemic to Ecuador and is named after the naturalist and television presenter, David Attenborough.

The species was discovered by Lou Jost, an American botanist, in 2007.

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References

  1. ↑ "Species named after Sir David Attenborough - in pictures". The Guardian. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  2. ↑ Penneys, Darin S.; Jost, Lou (2009). "Blakea attenboroughii (Melastomataceae: Blakeeae): A New Species from Ecuador". Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences. 60 (1): 69–72.