Psammisia coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) A.C.Sm.

  • Filed As

    Ericaceae
    Psammisia coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) A.C.Sm.

  • Collector(s)

    B. W. Nelson 1718 with L. Calrlino & Graciliano, 30 Dec 1989

  • Location

    Brazil. Amazonas. São Gabriel da Cachoeira Mun. Ilha Tamandua at mouth of Rio Uaupes (Rio Caiari), 2km above Comunidade Jowavira, near Ilha de Flores.

  • Habitat

    Open caatinga forest, damp sandy soil which doesnt flood. Caranazal.

  • Description

    Climbing vine. Pedicels pink, calyx and most of corolla striking shiny red, Flowers waxy and very showy. Young fruits green.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2176285

    Occurrence ID: 6e3ba427-dda5-4b07-a128-e1991dfa6369

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Amazonas

  • County/Municipio

    São Gabriel da Cachoeira Mun.

  • Locality

    Ilha Tamandua at mouth of Rio Uaupes (Rio Caiari), 2km above Comunidade Jowavira, near Ilha de Flores.

  • Distribution

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