Miconia molybdea Naudin

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Miconia molybdea Naudin

  • Collector(s)

    M. H. Nee 35220 with G. Coimbra S., 17 Jul 1987

  • Location

    Bolivia. Santa Cruz. Florida Prov. 1.5 km (by air) E of Bermejo.

  • Habitat

    Dry sub-tropical semi-deciduous forest on slopes, the canopy to 8 m. high.

  • Description

    Shrub 2.5 m tall; bark pale tan, with stringy brown outer bark. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01164443

    Occurrence ID: 6ae6c9c1-a209-4481-9e07-ac802374af1d

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Bolivia

  • State/Province

    Santa Cruz

  • County/Municipio

    Florida Prov.

  • Locality

    1.5 km (by air) E of Bermejo.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1200 m. (3937 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -18.13, -63.625

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The New York Botanical Garden
Plants of BOLIVIA
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Depto. Santa Cruz, Prov. Florida, 1.5 km. (by
air) E of Bermejo, dry sub-tropical semi-
deciduous forest on slopes, the canopy to 8
m. high.
18°08'S, 63°37’30"W	alt. 1200 m.
"biscochero" Shrub 2.5 m. tall; bark pale
tan, with stringy brown outer bark. Leaves
said to be used for baking by placing bread
upon them in the ovens in order to give it
flavor ["biscocho" = biscuit].
Coll.: M. Nee & G. Coimbra S. 35220
17 July 1987