Tococa aristata Benth.

PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Tococa aristata Benth.
Det. J J. Wurdack, 1992
GUYANA. Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region: E side of Arabara
Creek, near S end of Haiamatipu. 5°27’N, 60°35’W.
Elev. 488 m. Low white sand forest and sandy
clearing. Small tree ±3 m; stems and leaves
hirsute, leaves purple below.
T. McDowell 4628	17 June 1991
With: B. Hoffman and K. Lance
SMITHSONIAN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF THE GUIANAS
PROGRAM - U.S. NATIONAL HERBARIUM (US)
T. McDowell 4628
Domiciles at leaf blade base with ants inside;
flower creamy white, ±2 cm; dia; anthers white.
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