Vantanea obovata (Nees & Mart.) Benth.

  • Filed As

    Humiriaceae
    Vantanea obovata (Nees & Mart.) Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    G. L. Esteves CFCR-15507 with W. Morawetz & B. Wallnöfer, 25 Sep 1990

  • Location

    Brazil. Minas Gerais. Diamantina Mun. Serra do Espinhaço, area N Diamantina; near Córrego Lajeado and the junction of the side road from "Cristais: with the road Diamantina-Biribiri, ca 9 km NNW-N Diamantina.

  • Habitat

    Campo rupestre.

  • Description

    BAsally divaricated shrub of 2.3 m.; flower buds opening from the base, with an agreeable, sweetish scent; petals whitish-yellow, shedded rapidly after anthesis; anthesis probably during the night; filaments white; anthers orange; connectives dark violet; structures at base of ovaries dark orange; ovaries whitish-green; styles whitish-yellow; unripe fruits green; (field observations from B. Wallnofer). Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01023111

    Occurrence ID: ae636ce3-c3aa-4011-9069-c4cd9e89a052

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Minas Gerais

  • County/Municipio

    Diamantina Mun.

  • Locality

    Serra do Espinhaço, area N Diamantina; near Córrego Lajeado and the junction of the side road from "Cristais: with the road Diamantina-Biribiri, ca 9 km NNW-N Diamantina.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1080 m. (3543 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -18.17, -43.62

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