Tococa tepuiensis Wurdack subsp. tepuiensis

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tococa tepuiensis Wurdack subsp. tepuiensis ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 1261 with J. J. Wurdack, 05 Mar 1955

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Chimantá Massif, Agparaman-tepuí. Forested middle slopes near Río Tirica.

  • Description

    Tree 10 m. with slender trunk. Leaves membranous, dull green above and rugose, paler green below with raised nerves. Calyx pale green; petals in bud white with pink tinge; anthers on one side, curved, dull white, the connective brown; filaments dull mauve. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 83985

    Occurrence ID: 287523a4-8c53-4ebc-aefb-ae6f60c73f2c

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Chimantá Massif, Agparaman-tepuí. Forested middle slopes near Río Tirica

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1365 m. (4478 ft.)

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