Macairea radula (Bonpl.) DC.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Macairea radula (Bonpl.) DC.

  • Collector(s)

    F. Almeda 9113, 20 Sep 2005

  • Location

    Brazil. Minas Gerais. Diamantina Mun. 4 km beyond Mendanha.

  • Habitat

    Along the lajeado (seasonal river bed with a rock base and exposed sandy areas during the dry season) and cerrado vegetation on the surrounding slopes.

  • Description

    Shrub 1-3 m tall.Petals pink with white/yellow base that turns red with age.Locally common.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 4218251

    Occurrence ID: d519d8b7-4a81-4ab9-815f-d6af6111e59f

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Minas Gerais

  • County/Municipio

    Diamantina Mun.

  • Locality

    4 km beyond Mendanha.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1000 m. (3281 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -18.0916, -43.5493

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