Acisanthera variabilis (DC.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Acisanthera variabilis (DC.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 21948 with G. L. Bromley, A. M. de Carvalho, J. L. Hage, & H. S. Brito, 29 Apr 1980

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Santa Maria da Vitória Mun. Chapadao Ocidental da Bahia. 37 km N. from Correntina, along the Inhaumas road.

  • Habitat

    Marsh and small stream on sand amid cultivation.

  • Description

    Bushy viscid herb to 35 cm. Leaves pale green. Sepals pale yellowish green. Petals pale pink. Anthers with white filaments, blue fertile anther lobes. Sterile lobes stipped cream with reddish purple connective. Stigma tinged pale pink. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 477606

    Occurrence ID: 6dcd4794-14d1-43a7-b5b7-1b241cee6f51

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Santa Maria da Vitória Mun.

  • Locality

    Chapadao Ocidental da Bahia. 37 km N. from Correntina, along the Inhaumas road

  • Elevation

    Alt. 580 m. (1903 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.12, -44.78

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