Tibouchina fissinervia (DC.) Cogn.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tibouchina fissinervia (DC.) Cogn.

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 19919 with S. J. Mayo, R. M. Storr, T. S. Santos & R. S. Pinheiro, 24 Mar 1977

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Serra do Rio de Contas; ca. 1 km south of small town of Mato Grosso on the road to Vila do Rio de Contas.

  • Habitat

    Sandstone rock outcrops with small area of disturbed marsh at base, and nearby river with lush vegetation along rocky margins. This plant growing by river margin.

  • Description

    Large tree to 10 m. tall with trunk 80 cm diameter. Leaves coriaceous, darl glossy green above, grey-green beneath. Sepals and bracteoles pinkish-tinged with grey hairs. Petals bright magenta. Filaments white, anthers pale purplish. Style magenta. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 523118

    Occurrence ID: de237e6a-4209-454f-8962-2e2a3561c9ec

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Serra do Rio de Contas; ca. 1 km south of small town of Mato Grosso on the road to Vila do Rio de Contas

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1200 m. (3937 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.48, -41.82

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