Pterolepis gracilis Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Pterolepis gracilis Wurdack ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 21403, 16 Apr 1980

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Basin of the Upper Sao Francisco River, ca. 28 km southeast of Bom Jesus da Lapa, on the Caitité road.

  • Habitat

    Caatinga with low deciduous woodland, and marsh by roadside. This plant growing in marsh.

  • Description

    Slender erect unbranched herb to 15 cm. Leaves pale green, calyx green, petals pink, anthers golden-yellow, filaments white, stigma tinged pink. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 38409

    Occurrence ID: 28991bc4-a70a-4a45-89f8-2714a76ac258

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Basin of the Upper Sao Francisco River, ca. 28 km southeast of Bom Jesus da Lapa, on the Caitité road.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 500 m. (1640 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.38, -43.22

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