Sphagnum magellanicum Brid.

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett & Wurdack, John J. 1960. The botany of the Guayana highland--Part IV. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 1-37.

  • Family

    Sphagnaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Sphagnum magellanicum Brid.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA: Bolivar: Chimanta Massif, swampy savanna along west branch of headwaters of Bio Tirica above Upper Falls, alt. 2000 m, Steyermark & Wurdack 900. Rapids of Rio Apaeara over igneous rock 1/4 mile downstream from mouth of Rio Abacapa, western side of Apacara-tepui, alt. 415 m, Steyermark 74664, 74697. Vicinity of Techine-Meru, along Rio Aparuren, between mouth of Rio Aparuren and Kon quen, elev. 470 m, Steyermark 76059.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA: Bolivar: Chimanta Massif, swampy savanna along west branch of headwaters of Bio Tirica above Upper Falls, alt. 2000 m, Steyermark & Wurdack 900. Rapids of Rio Apaeara over igneous rock 1/4 mile downstream from mouth of Rio Abacapa, western side of Apacara-tepui, alt. 415 m, Steyermark 74664, 74697. Vicinity of Techine-Meru, along Rio Aparuren, between mouth of Rio Aparuren and Kon quen, elev. 470 m, Steyermark 76059.

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