Aegiphila venezuelensis Moldenke

  • Filed As

    Verbenaceae
    Aegiphila venezuelensis Moldenke ( type )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 60036, 10 Nov 1944-11 Nov 1944

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Ptari-tepui.

  • Habitat

    Southeast-facing slopes; rich woods bordering quebradas at base of slopes.

  • Description

    Small tree 25 feet tall; leaves membranaceous, deep green above, dull green below; calyx pale dull green; fruit ovoid, dull yellow. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 103855

    Occurrence ID: 81053f94-3fb9-46f8-ad34-4e6c9bb24681

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Ptari-tepui

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1585 - 1600 m. (5200 - 5249 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.76701, -61.8111

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    2721.57

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of the city center were located. Linear extent was calculated as the halved distance between coordinates and center of nearest named place, Carrao (2710 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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