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

  • Filed As

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

  • Collector(s)

    B. M. Boom 9244 with G. J. Samuels, 15 Jul 1989

  • Location

    Guyana. Upper Potaro river region, upper slopes of Mt. Wokomung.

  • Habitat

    Hedyosmum-bamboo dominated forest.

  • Description

    climbing shrub. peduncles, calyx and basal 3/4 of corolla tube reddish-orange; 1/4 of corolla tube and lobes white tinged with green. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Collection Notes

    specimen preserved initially with 50% ethanol

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02497332

    Occurrence ID: 3ded36cc-1ac3-4dc8-a068-a593f881a099

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • Locality

    Upper Potaro river region, upper slopes of Mt. Wokomung

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1500 m. (4921 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.08, -59.83

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Psammisia coarctata (R. & P.) A.C.Sm.
(syn.: Psammisia guianensis Kl. and
P. roseiflora Sleumer)
det. James L. Luteyn, 2007
The New York Botanical Garden (NY)
02497332