Filed As:

Melastomataceae
Miconia splendens (Sw.) Griseb.

All Determinations:

Miconia splendens (Sw.) Griseb. det. F. Almeda, 1994

Location:

Costa Rica. Osa Peninsula. Aguabuena, 3.5 km W of Rincón. Four hectare permanent sample plot 1 km N of BOSCOSA station. At plot tre # 42. Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

Collector(s):

K. Thomsen 395 with , 19 Jun 1993

Description:

Tree 8 m. X 8 cm. Fruits green. Crushed leaves soaking in water develop a strong smell of marzipan. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

Habitat:

In well drained undulating terrain with slopes of 15-35°. Tall primary forest with many palms and large lianas. Characteristic species: Symphonia, Carapa, Brosimum utile, Qualea and Iriartea.

Identifiers:

NY Barcode: 522232
GUID: d60df439-de42-4f55-9818-8b675e9d731b

Map:

Coordinates: (8.72, -83.52)

Distribution:

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