Parathesis crassiramea Lundell

  • Filed As

    Myrsinaceae
    Parathesis crassiramea Lundell ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    A. F. Smith NY896, 11 Jul 1938

  • Location

    Costa Rica. Alajuela. La Peña de Zarcero, Canton Alfaro Ruiz.

  • Habitat

    Caribbean watershed. Cloud forest, open shade. Soil: mold.

  • Description

    Tree 5 m. high; 20 cm. base; bark pale brown with raised dots; open growth. Foliage stiffened; glabrous, bright green, moderately shining, deep venation producing rugose effect. Inflorescence: Solanaceous fam. flowers color phlox-pink, separated reflexed petals fleshy; flowers expanding to 12 mm., buds brownish-pink, Cambium layer light green. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Specimen Notes

    Texas Research Foundation Negative No. 1097. Recorded for Myrsinaceae Exsiccatae Data Base 5701.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 64799

    Occurrence ID: f31392ef-036e-4f4c-9b3e-fc7e9aad5645

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • State/Province

    Alajuela

  • Locality

    La Peña de Zarcero, Canton Alfaro Ruiz

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1400 m. (4593 ft.)

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