Phainantha steyermarkii Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Phainantha steyermarkii Wurdack ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 108984 with V. C. Espinoza & C. Brewer-Carias, 18-20 Feb 1974

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Meseta del Jaua: Cerro Sariariñama, porción NE interior y fondo arboreado de la Sima Mayor.

  • Description

    Stem herbarceous, elongated to 0.5 m, 0.801.2 cm diam.; petiole fleshy, dull coral red, 2.5-3 mm diam.; leaves dull green above, pale green below, finely reticulate; peduncle dull brick, 3-4 mm diam.; pedicels pale greenish suffused flesh color basally; calyx and hypanthium pale green basally, pale rose and maroon apically; petals pink; anthers yellow; 5 nerves elevated bleow on leaves; anther appendages whitish; dominant ground cover. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 245670

    Occurrence ID: 0b957ae5-a03f-4446-a775-e84c4611abc6

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Meseta del Jaua: Cerro Sariariñama, porción NE interior y fondo arboreado de la Sima Mayor

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1100 m. (3609 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    4.6944, -64.2222

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