Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt

  • Filed As

    Loranthaceae
    Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Ratter R3613 with S. G. da Fonsêca & J. Fonsêca Filho, 30 Jul 1976

  • Location

    Brazil. Distrito Federal. Fazenda Agua Limpa (University of Brasília field station), near Vargem Bonita, c. 18 km. SSW of Brasília TV tower.

  • Habitat

    In rather dense cerrado.

  • Description

    Parasite on a 2 m. tree of Dalbergia violacea. Shoots much branched & ascending to 1 m.. Toots twining around the trunk of the host. Flowers greenish cream. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01021913

    Occurrence ID: bd6bda62-6e0b-413b-a31f-f620908930b0

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Distrito Federal

  • Locality

    Fazenda Agua Limpa (University of Brasília field station), near Vargem Bonita, c. 18 km. SSW of Brasília TV tower.

  • Coordinates

    -15.7797, -47.9294

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    70570

  • Georeferencing Method

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

  • Geodetic Datum

    SAD69

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