Tococa guianensis Aubl.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tococa guianensis Aubl.

  • Collector(s)

    P. G. Delprete 8146 with E. C. Oliveira, M. A. A. Pereira & E. Ferreira, 24 Nov 2001

  • Location

    Brazil. Acre. Cruzeiro do Sul Mun. BR-307, ca. 35 km from Cruzeiro do Sul.

  • Habitat

    Amazonian campina and capinarana. White sand area, with canopy 15-25 m tall. (Sand sample).

  • Description

    Shrubs 3-5 m tall. Leaves subcoriaceous, with formicaria at base of blades inhabited by tiny fire ants. Rachis dark pink. Corolla pale pink. Fruits blackish-blue, fleshy.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 694689

    Occurrence ID: 865f8a6c-fdda-4c58-9886-cc19c0974e74

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Acre

  • County/Municipio

    Cruzeiro do Sul Mun.

  • Locality

    BR-307, ca. 35 km from Cruzeiro do Sul

  • Elevation

    Alt. 260 m. (853 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -7.4008, -73.0189

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