Filed As:

Heliconiaceae
Heliconia psittacorum L.f.
All Determinations:

Heliconia psittacorum L.f. det. L. Andersson, 1986

Location:

Brazil. Maranhão. Santa Luzia Mun. Fazenda AGRIPEC (Varig Airlines), 7 km. W of Buriticupu on BR222; 11 km. along road from entrance to Rio Pindare where Carajas railroad runs parallel to river; collections made for 3 km. along footpath following N riverbank to Mutum.
Collector(s):

E. L. Taylor E 1131 with M.G. Lobo, T. Rebbeck, N.A. Rosa, J.B.F. Silva, C.S. Rosario, 03 Apr 1983
Description:

Full plant with root pressed; herbaceous; 1-2m. tall; subtending bract of infl. pink with white base; peduncle yellow turning orange. Phenology of specimen: Flower.
Habitat:

Terra firme forest; sandy soil; wet along bank, dry upslope; gentle undulations, a few steep slopes.
Identifiers:

NY Barcode: 910090
GUID: bdf31a95-df8b-40fb-9a18-136800fc6fb6
Map:

Coordinates: (-4.05, -46.4)

Distribution:

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