Meriania huilensis Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Meriania huilensis Wurdack ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    F. R. Fosberg 19853, 28 Jan 1943

  • Location

    Colombia. Huila. Finca Miravalles, on ridge between Río Blanco drainage and Quebrada la Cuandinosa drainage, 21 km E of Gigante.

  • Habitat

    Abundant in wet forest above finca.

  • Description

    Small tree; corolla deep crimson, fading to light magenta; calyx and ovary deep purple-black; stamens cream. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 228959

    Occurrence ID: 2f481632-2397-4005-bec0-653ff90106e3

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Huila

  • Locality

    Finca Miravalles, on ridge between Río Blanco drainage and Quebrada la Cuandinosa drainage, 21 km E of Gigante

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2800 m. (9186 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    2.37, -75.37

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