Medusantha martiusii (Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore ex Benth.

  • Filed As

    Lamiaceae
    Medusantha martiusii (Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore ex Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 18935 with S. J. Mayo, R. M. Storr, T. S. Santos, & R. S. Pinheiro., 22 Feb 1977

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Serra do Açuruá. Ca. 4 km. NE from Gentio do Ouro along the road towards Central.

  • Habitat

    Caatinga on sand and with quartzitic rocks & metamorphosed sandstones forming rock area with more open vegetation including extensive area of Vellozia.

  • Description

    Shrub to 2 m. Leaves dark green, rugose above, grey-green beneath, aromatic. Bracteoles and calyces very pale green. Corolla white with small dark red anthers. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00499860

    Occurrence ID: b1e4f6a9-071e-4b50-9514-54f0760cac69

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Serra do Açuruá. Ca. 4 km. NE from Gentio do Ouro along the road towards Central.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1000 m. (3281 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -11.4, -42.5

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