Miconia splendens (Sw.) Griseb.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Miconia splendens (Sw.) Griseb.

  • Collector(s)

    K. Thomsen 395, 19 Jun 1993

  • Location

    Costa Rica. Osa Peninsula. Aguabuena, 3.5 km W of Rincón. Four hectare permanent sample plot 1 km N of BOSCOSA station. At plot tre # 42.

  • Habitat

    In well drained undulating terrain with slopes of 15-35°. Tall primary forest with many palms and large lianas. Characteristic species: Symphonia, Carapa, Brosimum utile, Qualea and Iriartea.

  • Description

    Tree 8 m. X 8 cm. Fruits green. Crushed leaves soaking in water develop a strong smell of marzipan. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 522232

    Occurrence ID: d60df439-de42-4f55-9818-8b675e9d731b

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • Locality

    Osa Peninsula. Aguabuena, 3.5 km W of Rincón. Four hectare permanent sample plot 1 km N of BOSCOSA station. At plot tre # 42

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    8.72, -83.52

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