Brachyotum quinquenerve (Ruiz & Pav.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Brachyotum quinquenerve (Ruiz & Pav.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    E. K. Balls B 6813, 09 May 1939

  • Location

    Peru. Cusco. Machu Picchu, Urubamba Valley.

  • Habitat

    Growing on steep slopes among dense tangles growths of low shrubs and herbs. Often on rock ledges and crevices in full-sunny exposures.

  • Description

    Flowers pale purple, with vamillion-red calyces and ovaries. Young growths slightly red, with pale hairs; stiff, usually upright shrubs to 5 ft tall (though usually considerably smaller).

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2450682

    Occurrence ID: 081c8663-8dd3-41e6-8bbd-2471a6680b0c

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Cusco

  • Locality

    Machu Picchu, Urubamba Valley.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1829 m. (6001 ft.)

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