Brachyotum quinquenerve (Ruiz & Pav.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Brachyotum quinquenerve (Ruiz & Pav.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    E. K. Balls B. 6813, 09 May 1959

  • Location

    Peru. Cusco. Machupicchu. Urubamba Valley.

  • Habitat

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

  • 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: 2450692

    Occurrence ID: 0a659f2f-3b03-46a4-a114-17073656e5a3

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Cusco

  • Locality

    Machupicchu. Urubamba Valley.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1829 m. (6001 ft.)

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