Pterolepis alpestris (DC.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Pterolepis alpestris (DC.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    H. S. Irwin 28536 with S. F. da Fonseca, R. Souza, R. Reis dos Santos, J. Ramos, 28 Mar 1970

  • Location

    Brazil. Minas Gerais. Diamantina Mun. Serra do Espinhaço, ca. 5 km N. of São João da Chapada, road to Inhaí.

  • Habitat

    Sandy places among outcrops. Campo on white sand and cerrado among outcrops.

  • Description

    Shrub ca. 1 m tall. Corolla violet; stamens violet, the connectives yellow. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00939814

    Occurrence ID: 92aaabc5-1bea-4c72-abb3-f9407883fd14

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Minas Gerais

  • County/Municipio

    Diamantina Mun.

  • Locality

    Serra do Espinhaço, ca. 5 km N. of São João da Chapada, road to Inhaí

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1200 m. (3937 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -18.0359, -43.7533

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    5000

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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