Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana

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    Melastomataceae
    Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana

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    NY Barcode: 3144223

    Occurrence ID: e737c6e7-f8ae-4306-88bf-1ef0a7f6f39a

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MELASTOMATACEAE
Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana
Det. Alina Freire Fierro, 1998
Missouri Botanical Garden Herbarium (MO)
FLORA OF ECUADOR
MELASTOMATACEAE
Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana
Prov.:Napo
Locality: Coca-Aucas road.
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Herb 40 cm, glabrous, leaves red underneath,
stems square, without wings.
White roots. Inflores. c. 15 cm, one open flower
per inflorescence, petals
erect, apex reddish with a terminal trichome,
anthers purple, hypanthium
fleshy in fruits which are green. Temp. 36.4-
44°C, humidity 52-60%.
Coll: Alina Freire Fierro & Susana León 2749
Date: May 23,1997
03144223