Utricularia humboldtii R.H.Schomb.

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Guyana

• State/Province

  Potaro-Siparuni

• Locality

  Kaieteur Falls, steep forested slope from Johnson's View down to Potaro River

• Elevation

  Alt. 180 - 420 m. (591 - 1378 ft.)

• Coordinates

  5.18, -59.48

• Location Notes

  [South America]

• Distribution

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n, M
366
Growing in the water-tanks of the huge Bromelia
(Kvist et al. 107) which occur in dense
populations. Basal leaves with numerous bladders
submerged in water. Emerged leaves with petioles
to 60 cm and cordate leaves; peduncles to 1.5 m;
corolla violet, upper lip with yellow medially,
cream without; spur cream.
PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Utricularia humboldtii Schomb.
Det. M.T. Strong, 1988
GUYANA. Potaro-Siparuni Region: Kaieteur Falls,
steep forested slope from Johnson’s View down to
Potaro River. 5°11’N, 59°29’W. Elev. 180 - 420 m.
Low-statured forest with numerous lianas and
mosses. Steep rocky slopes with little soil, many
crevices. Growing on rocks just above the highest
water-level.
L.P. Kvist 366 18 October 1987
With: X. Londono, O.C. Steele & S. Tiwari
SMITHSONIAN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF THE GUIANAS
PROJECT (US) - UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA (BRG)
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