Psychotria platypoda DC.
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Filed As
Rubiaceae
Psychotria platypoda DC. -
Collector(s)
W. W. Thomas 10806 with A. M. Carvalho, T. S. dos Santos, J. Jardim & J. L. da Paixao, 17 Jan 1995
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Location
Brazil. Bahia. Ilhéus Mun. Ilhéus. 3 km north of Rodoviaria, Mata da Esperança, forest north of dam and reservoir.
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Habitat
Southern Bahian Wet Forest. Soil deep, clay, light brown to reddish (lower slopes ideal for growing cocoa).
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Description
Herb in moist areas by stream, 50 cm; leaves matte green above, pale green beneath; inflorescence bracts greenish-white; flowers creamy white. Phenology of specimen: Flower.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 227792
Occurrence ID: 854692a3-44db-4555-89af-32098486a92e
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Gentianales
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Family
Rubiaceae
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All Determinations
Psychotria platypoda DC. det C. M. Taylor, 1998
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Region
South America
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Country
Brazil
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State/Province
Bahia
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County/Municipio
Ilhéus Mun.
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City/Township
Ilhéus
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Locality
3 km north of Rodoviaria, Mata da Esperança, forest north of dam and reservoir
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Elevation
Alt. 50 m. (164 ft.)
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Coordinates
-14.7819, -39.0692
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Distribution
The New York Botanical Garden W. W. Thomas 10806 Rubiaceae Psychotria platypoda DC. det. C. M. Taylor (MO) 1998 Brazil. Bahia. Mun. Ilheus: Hheus. 3 km north of Rodoviaria, Mata da Esperanga, forest north of dam and reservoir. 14°46’55HS, 39°04’09"W. Elev. 50 m. Southern Bahian Wet Forest. Soil deep, clay, light brown to reddish (lower slopes ideal for growing cocoa). Herb in moist areas by stream, 50 cm; leaves matte green above, pale green beneath; inflorescence bracts greenish-white; flowers creamy white. W. W. Thomas, A. M. Carvalho, T. S. dos Santos, J. Jardim & J. L. da Paixâo. 17 Jan 1995 Supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation 00227792
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Psychotria platypoda DC.