Brachyotum microdon (Naudin) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Brachyotum microdon (Naudin) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    E. K. Balls B. 6249, 15 Mar 1939

  • Location

    Bolivia. Cochabamba. Chapare Prov. Quebrada de Colomi.

  • Habitat

    On open hillsides among coarse rocks and boulders.

  • Description

    Flowers deep purple, with scarlet ovaries and calyces. The fls. are held stiffly pendant, and do not appear to open fully. The texture of the petals is rich and satiny. To 1/4" long. Leaves small, deely veined and hairy. Stems woody. The young growth, both leaves and stems is particularly handsome, covered with soft, deep-red hairs. Stiffly upright bushes to 4 ft tall.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2450949

    Occurrence ID: 01a0be05-2a7d-4be1-992d-3280d326a9a6

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Bolivia

  • State/Province

    Cochabamba

  • County/Municipio

    Chapare Prov.

  • Locality

    Quebrada de Colomi.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3505 m. (11499 ft.)

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