Halerpestes

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Halerpestes

Description Halerpestes is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Melastomataceae. It consists of around 15 species of shrubs and small trees that are native to tropical regions of South America. The name “Halerpestes” is derived from two Greek words, “haler” meaning “salt” and “pestes” meaning “destroyer,” referring to the plant’s ability to grow in saline soils. Taxonomic…