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Pachycentria glauca (Melastomataceae)


Pachycentria glauca has two subspecies. Pachycentria glauca maingayi, found on the Malaysian peninsula, has broader leaves than Pachycentria glauca glauca which is from the island of Borneo.

Above: Pachycentria glauca glauca from Bako, Sarawak. White pearl bodies are visible on the leaves and flowers.

Below: Seedlings of Pachycentria glauca maingayi from Kelatan, peninsular Malaysia.


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