Miconia ligustroides (DC.) Naudin

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Miconia ligustroides (DC.) Naudin

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 19715 with S. J. Mayo, R. M. Storr, T. S. Santos & R. S. Pinheiro, 19 Mar 1977

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Rio de Contas Mun. Middle & upper slopes of the Pico das Almas, ca. 25 km WNW of the Vila do Rio de Contas.

  • Habitat

    Sandstone conglomerate metamorphic & quartzite rock outcrops with associated scrubby vegetation with damp flushes, grassland & marsh in some areas. This plant growing in "Campo do Queroz".

  • Description

    Shrub to 2 m. Leaves coriaceous, dark dull green above, pale, slightly glaucous beneath. Fruit dull yellowish-green with slight purple tinge. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 521805

    Occurrence ID: 88135e91-3020-47c7-93b8-a251bc53a4b3

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Rio de Contas Mun.

  • Locality

    Middle & upper slopes of the Pico das Almas, ca. 25 km WNW of the Vila do Rio de Contas

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1600 - 1850 m. (5249 - 6070 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.55, -41.95

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