Alternanthera littoralis P.Beauv.

  • Filed As

    Amaranthaceae
    Alternanthera littoralis P.Beauv.

  • Collector(s)

    W. W. Thomas 11650 with A. M. Carvalho, S. Sant'Ana & J. L. Paixao, 18 Jul 1997

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Porto Seguro Mun. Parque Nacional Monte Pascoal. Along shore at Pistolaçu, north of Corumbau.

  • Habitat

    In open sand near shore. Maritime strand, thickets, and restinga.

  • Description

    Creeping. Leaves succulent; inflorescence very pale green to pale tan. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01807133

    Occurrence ID: b077397b-aa70-405a-9372-2cf0aee0e749

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Porto Seguro Mun.

  • Locality

    Parque Nacional Monte Pascoal. Along shore at Pistolaçu, north of Corumbau

  • Coordinates

    -16.8692, -39.1425

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The New York Botanical Garden
Amaranthaceae
Alternanthera littoralis P.Beauv.
det: M. S. Marchioretto •
W. W. Thomas 11650
The New York Botanical Garden
No. 11650	Amaranthaceae
Brazil. Bahia. Porto Seguro: Parque Nacional Monte
Pascoal. Along shore at Pistolaçu, north of Corumbau.
16°52’09"S, 39°08’33"W. In open sand near shore.
Maritime strand, thickets, and restinga.
Creeping. Leaves succulent; inflorescence very pale green
to pale tan.
W. W. Thomas, A. M. Carvalho, S. Sant’Ana
& J. L. Paixâo	18 Jul 1997
Supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation
01807133