Tibouchina benthamianum (Gardner) Cogn.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tibouchina benthamianum (Gardner) Cogn.

  • Collector(s)

    F. Almeda 9759 with A. B. Martins, P. W. Fritsch, J. L. M. Aranha Filho, C. Bush, R. Belinello, 10 Mar 2009

  • Location

    Brazil. Rio de Janeiro. Teresópolis Mun. Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgãos. Trail to Pedra do Sino.

  • Habitat

    Mata Atlântica vegetation. Locally abundant at two sites.

  • Description

    Shrub 2 m tall. Foliar venation red. Petals deep purple with a white base. Androecium purple. Filaments and style white. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01164718

    Occurrence ID: 531a5d4a-7f16-409b-ac54-0c6dc9f09246

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Rio de Janeiro

  • County/Municipio

    Teresópolis Mun.

  • Locality

    Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgãos. Trail to Pedra do Sino.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1626 - 2000 m. (5335 - 6562 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -22.4528, -43.0199

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