Miconia beneolens Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Miconia beneolens Wurdack ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 54789

  • Location

    Ecuador. Loja. Western slopes of Cordillera de Condor and NW slopes of Nudo de Sabanillas around Tambo Cachiyacu, along Río Cachiyacu, about 2 leagues SE of Yangana.

  • Habitat

    In forest with Cinchona.

  • Description

    Tree, 35 feet tall; flowers very fragrant, almost like rich purfume of lilac; petals reflexed, white; filaments erect, straight, white; calyx pale green; anthers dull yellow; leaves subcoriaceous, deep green above, pale green below; petiole red. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00229047

    Occurrence ID: dfcf492e-9d1c-47f5-b5a3-31f89b47a8f8

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Loja

  • Locality

    Western slopes of Cordillera de Condor and NW slopes of Nudo de Sabanillas around Tambo Cachiyacu, along Río Cachiyacu, about 2 leagues SE of Yangana

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2000 - 3000 m. (6562 - 9843 ft.)

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