Miconia hypoleuca (Benth.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Miconia hypoleuca (Benth.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    B. Hoffman 3284 with T. Henkel, 8 Nov 1992

  • Location

    Guyana. Cuyuni-Mazaruni. Pakaraima Mountains; toe slopes on NW side of Mt. Ayanganna.

  • Habitat

    Montane evergreen forest, canopy 30-40 m. Soils sandstone and laterite derived. Large trees including Lecythidaceae, Fabaceae - rich in epiphytes, lianas, fungi. Creek with sandstone talus, rich in herbs.

  • Description

    Tree. Tree, 15 m x 20 cm; petioles, inflor. rachis, abaxial leaf surfaces dull orange farinose; calyx tan; corolla white. Fruit green, dull orange farinose. Phenology of specimen: Fruit, Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 1722470

    Occurrence ID: f4413906-269f-4bcd-a270-781d627da610

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • State/Province

    Cuyuni-Mazaruni

  • Locality

    Pakaraima Mountains; toe slopes on NW side of Mt. Ayanganna

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1100 - 1200 m. (3609 - 3937 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.41111, -59.9536

  • Georeferencing Method

    GPS.

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