FIGURE 4. Miconia subcompressa subsp. plumieri. A in Taxonomic studies in the Miconieae (Melastomataceae). XIII. Systematics of Miconia subcompressa, a Hispaniolan endemic comprised of three eco-geographic subspecies

FIGURE 4. Miconia subcompressa subsp. plumieri. A. Branch with young fruits (Judd 3669). B. Leaves, adaxial and abaxial surfaces; note oblong-elliptic to ovate shape, adaxial longitudinal "ridge" formed by bullate areoles between midvein and innermost secondary veins, abaxial dark ferrugineous indumentum, adaxial and tertiary veins connected by percurrent quaternary veins (Judd 3669). C. Stem; note erect-scurfy hairs (Majure 4290). D. Leaf, adaxial surface; note prominent "ridge" formed by bullate areoles between midvein and innermost secondary veins (Majure 4290). E. Leaf, abaxial surface; note dark ferrugineous indumentum (Majure 4290). F. Flowers (Majure 4290). Photos A–B taken by W. S. Judd, C–F taken by G. M. Ionta.