Piloblephis

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Piloblephis

Description Piloblephis is a small genus of plants that belongs to the family Melastomataceae. It consists of around 30 species that are native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. The name “Piloblephis” is derived from the Greek words “pilos” meaning hair and “blepharos” meaning eyelid, referring to the hairy bracts that cover the flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain…