Blakea attenboroughi
| Blakea attenboroughi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Blakea |
| Species: | B. attenboroughi |
| Binomial name | |
| Blakea attenboroughi | |
Blakea attenboroughi 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.[1]
The species was discovered by Lou Jost, an American botanist, in 2007.[2]
References
- ↑ "Species named after Sir David Attenborough - in pictures". The Guardian. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ 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.
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