Metaxya scalaris Tuomisto & G.G.Cárdenas

  • Filed As

    Metaxyaceae
    Metaxya scalaris Tuomisto & G.G.Cárdenas

  • Collector(s)

    K. M. Redden 7012, 18 Jul 2010

  • Location

    Guyana. Cuyuni-Mazaruni. Tulameng Mtn., eastern slope, from N 5°33'28 3", W 60°57'53.8, along line towards summit (1534m, N 5°33'27.1 % W 60°59'34.7").

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 3989731

    Occurrence ID: d33e919d-3e74-4d6f-afc2-170451445889

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • State/Province

    Cuyuni-Mazaruni

  • Locality

    Tulameng Mtn., eastern slope, from N 5°33'28 3", W 60°57'53.8, along line towards summit (1534m, N 5°33'27.1 % W 60°59'34.7").

  • Elevation

    Alt. 976 - 990 m. (3202 - 3248 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.55878, -60.9664

  • Location Notes

    [South America]

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PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
03989731
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BOTANICAL
Metaxyaceae
Melaxya rostrata (Kunth) C. Presl
Det. G. McKee, 12011
GUYANA. Cuyuni-Mazaruni. Tulameng Mtn., eastern slope, from N
5°33'28 3", W 60°57'53.8, along line towards summit (1534m, N
5°33'27.1 % W 60°59'34.7"). 976-990 m 5°33'31.6"N 60°57’58.9" W. Wet
slope forest dominated by Micrandra glabra and understory of palms.
Rich in epiphytes and many gaps present. Terrestrial. Scales dark brown.
Rachis purple. Sori on underside of frond between secondary venation,
yellow turning black. Silica sample.
K.M. Redden 7012	18 July 2010
With: K. Wurdack, S. Alexander, C. Perry, C. Jacobis, D. Hunter, V.
Roland & H. Hunter
Smithsonian Biological Diversity of the Guiana Shield Program
U.S. National Herbarium (US)
03989731