Tibouchina dissitiflora Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tibouchina dissitiflora Wurdack

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 103961, 16 Oct 1970 - 17 Oct 1970

  • Location

    Cerro de La Neblina. Headwaters of Cañon Grande, SE portion.

  • Habitat

    Semi-level, savanna-like areas with bushes.

  • Description

    Branching ligneous bush; petals orchid-purple; filaments rose-lavender; geniculate upper part of filaments white; anthers purple; leaves dark green above, gray silvery scrufy below.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2572109

    Occurrence ID: a3f58bc5-214e-470b-a1b1-21d77ca63e7c

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  • Region

    South America

  • Locality

    Cerro de La Neblina. Headwaters of Cañon Grande, SE portion.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1900 m. (6234 ft.)

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PLANTS OP CERRO DE LA NEBLINA
Venezuelan-Brazilian Frontier
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Branching ligneous bush; petals orchid-purple;
filaments rose-lavender; geniculate upper part
of filaments white; anthers purple; leaves dark
green above, gray silvery scurfy below.
Semi-level, savanna-like areas with bushes
Headwaters of Cañón Grande, southeastern portion, altura: 1900 metros
Julian A. Steyermark	16-17 October 1970
Logistical support provided by the Frontier Commissions of Brazil and Venezuela.
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