Ochthephilus repentinus Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Ochthephilus repentinus Wurdack ( drawing of type )

  • Collector(s)

    S. S. Tillett 45084 with C. L. Tillett & R. Boyan, 10 Aug 1960

  • Location

    Guyana. Upper Mazuruni River Basin: on shoulder of E flank, Mount Ayanganna.

  • Habitat

    Scrub and low forest (8-10 m). Locally common.

  • Description

    Small herb; leaves light green, rugose; rachis of inflorescence and calyx reddish; corolla white with slight pink shading towards margin; anthers pale yellow. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Specimen Notes

    Sheet 2 of 2, see NY barcode 229571 (the holotype)

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 229572

    Occurrence ID: e669fefc-475d-4176-9751-84cb8296ddfc

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • Locality

    Upper Mazuruni River Basin: on shoulder of E flank, Mount Ayanganna

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1418 - 1525 m. (4652 - 5003 ft.)

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