Taxon Details: Tococa obovata Gleason subsp. obovata
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Family:

Melastomataceae (Magnoliophyta)
Scientific Name:

Tococa obovata Gleason subsp. obovata
Accepted Name:

This name is currently accepted.
Description:

Description Author and Date: Fabian A. Michelangeli, January 2010, based on Michelangeli, F. A. (2005). Tococa (Melastomataceae). Flora Neotropica Monographs 98: 1-114.

Description: Abaxial leaf surface flat; domatia absent.

Habitat and Distribution: Endemic to the summit and slopes of the NW tepuis in the states of Amazonas and Bolívar in S Venezuela. Growing in tepui scrubs, riverine forests and swamps from 1200 to 2000 m.

Taxonomy and Systematics: For additional description data and comments on relationships and similar species, see the discussion under Tococa obovata.

Flora and Monograph Treatment(s):

Tococa obovata Gleason subsp. obovata: [Article] Michelangeli, Fabián A. 2005. (Melastomataceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 98: 1-114.