Melochia arenosa Benth.

  • Filed As

    Malvaceae
    Melochia arenosa Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    W. R. Anderson 10983 with S. G. da Fonsêca, R. Reis dos Santos, and R. Souza, 16 Feb 1974

  • Location

    Brazil. Pará. Alto Tapajós, Rio Cururú. 10-15km downstream from Missao Cururú.

  • Habitat

    Inundated forest along edge of river at high level.

  • Description

    Stems 50cm emergent from water; petals lavender-pink, proximally pale yellow. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 627589

    Occurrence ID: d06d9b3c-700e-474e-b351-eb8e194ad947

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Pará

  • Locality

    Alto Tapajós, Rio Cururú. 10-15km downstream from Missao Cururú

  • Elevation

    Alt. 130 m. (427 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -7.58, -57.58

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