Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich. ex Wedd.

  • Filed As

    Urticaceae
    Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich. ex Wedd.

  • Collector(s)

    Y. E. J. Mexia 4755, 27 May 1930

  • Location

    Brazil. Minas Gerais. Viçosa Mun. Fazenda da Cresiuma.

  • Habitat

    At edge of cut-over forest in partial shade. Infrequent.

  • Description

    Erect perennial herb 1.5 m. high, branching stiffly near top. Foliage sparse, stinging. Roots extending horizontally. Fruit white and waxy. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01021852

    Occurrence ID: f9a67eca-25ec-41a0-b11a-cf37b4998250

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Minas Gerais

  • County/Municipio

    Viçosa Mun.

  • Locality

    Fazenda da Cresiuma.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 700 m. (2297 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -20.7542, -42.8817

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    13937

  • Georeferencing Method

    Other source. The coordinates represent the seat of the municipio.

  • Geodetic Datum

    SAD69

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