Blakea attenboroughii
| Blakea attenboroughii | |
|---|---|
Scientific 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.[1]
The species was discovered by Lou Jost, an American botanist, in 2007.[2]
See also
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.