Tococa guianensis Aubl.

PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Melastomataceae
Tococa guianensis Aubl.
Det. F. Michelangeli, XII 2003; IMichelangeli & Martin, 2005
GUYANA. Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region. Imbaimadai vicinity. Unnamed
creek (3rd creek from Imbaimadai traveling toward Chi-Chi Falls, on left
side of Mazaruni). 1.22 miles Sout East of Mazaruni base camp.
Elevation: 584 m. 5°36'4.3"N 60°12'51.2"W. Primary, alluvial forest.
White sand and sandstone. Eperua and Dicymbe dominant. Erect herb.
Inflorescence a terminal panicle. Flower: caylx yellow-red, petals bright
pink; style capitate. Silica sample and flowers in alcohol.
K.M. Redden 1355
With: C. Perry & E. Forbes
2 December 2002
Smithsonian Biological Diversity of the Guiana Shield Program
U.S. National Herbarium (US)
03530388