Family: Melastomataceae Genus: Bertolonia Species: Bertolonia maculata Common Names: Jewel Plant Distribution: Brasil Epithet: Comes from the Latin word maculatemeaning spotted. Published: Prodr. 3: 114 (1828) Authors: DC. Light: Semi-shade Temperature: 18°C (64°F) to 27°C (80°F) Humidity: 70%+

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Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Bertolonia
Species: Bertolonia maculata
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Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Bertolonia
Species: Bertolonia maculata
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#melastomataceae #bertolonia #bertoloniamaculata #jewelplant #plantsofbrasil