Rhynchanthera grandiflora (Aubl.) DC.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Rhynchanthera grandiflora (Aubl.) DC.

  • Collector(s)

    S. A. Mori 27333 with C. Davidson, J. Moonen & B. Moonen, 25 Oct 2009

  • Location

    French Guiana. Near Escolle (also spelled Eskol), ca. 1 km before reaching the village. Ca. 22 kms S of Cayenne.

  • Habitat

    In area previously under water. Unusually dry in this area for this time of year. Common.

  • Description

    Shrub, 1.5 m tall. Calyx green, petals purple, filaments purple. foliage sticky. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    Photo voucher for the Flora of the World by C. Davidson. http://www.floraoftheworld.org/

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00952076

    Occurrence ID: cf884d27-ce47-4017-a6eb-2705cec53e2a

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    French Guiana

  • Locality

    Near Escolle (also spelled Eskol), ca. 1 km before reaching the village. Ca. 22 kms S of Cayenne

  • Elevation

    Alt. 21 m. (69 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    4.71747, -52.2831

  • Distribution

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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
00952076
00952076
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The New York Botanical Garden
Plants of French Guiana
Melastomataceae
Rhynchanthera grandiflora (Aubl.) DC.
det. S. A. Mori, 25 Oct 2009
French Guiana. Near Escolle (also spelled Eskol), ca. 1 km
before reaching the village. Ca. 22 kms S of Cayenne.
4°43'2.9"N, 52°16'59.rW
21 m.
In area previously under water. Unusually dry in this area for
this time of year.
Shrub, 1.5 m tall. Calyx green, petals purple, filaments
purple, foliage sticky. Common. Photo voucher for the Flora
of the World by C. Davidson.
http://www.fl0raoftheworld.org/.
25 Oct 2009
S. A. Mori, C. Davidson, J. Moonen & B. Moonen 27333
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