Tibouchina lepidota (Bonpl.) Baill.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tibouchina lepidota (Bonpl.) Baill.

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 96797 with and Marvin Rabe, 28 Aug 1966

  • Location

    Venezuela. Táchira. Entre Michelena y Boca de Monte, W de Zumbador.

  • Description

    Common shrub to tree, 1.5-6 m; leaves subcoriaceous, dark green above, gray green below; calyx and hypanthium purple-brown or maroon; petals deep rose-orchid fading to deep red.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2594397

    Occurrence ID: b861fd3d-5562-4bfe-aa3a-65cca3447bbb

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Táchira

  • Locality

    Entre Michelena y Boca de Monte, W de Zumbador.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2000 - 2400 m. (6562 - 7874 ft.)

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