Charianthus nodosus (Desr.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Charianthus nodosus (Desr.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    D. S. Penneys 1284, 18 May 2000

  • Location

    Martinique. Piton Boucher. Eastern slope facing road. Steep trail along knife-ridge to summit.

  • Habitat

    Elfin forest. Abundant.

  • Description

    1-2 m. Inflorescences in interior of plant, the leaves forming a dense, hemi-spherical crown. Inflorescences from old wood below leaves, on branches, and on trunk to the base. Hypanthium red-burgundy. Corolla pinkish-red. Stamens long-exserted. Filaments red, anthers yellow. Style red, longer than stamens. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01165877

    Occurrence ID: be9fc9d8-cad8-42ee-a84d-69a034b5cb3e

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Martinique

  • Locality

    Piton Boucher. Eastern slope facing road. Steep trail along knife-ridge to summit.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1090 m. (3576 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    14.7144, -61.105

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