Topobea suaveolens Almeda

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Topobea suaveolens Almeda ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    F. Almeda 6484 with G. de Nevers & G. McPherson, 29 Jan 1989

  • Location

    Panama. Veraguas. Along trail to summit of Cerro Tute about 0.5 mile above the Escuela Agricultura Alto Piedra, near Santa Fe.

  • Description

    Epiphytic tree, 4 m tall; flowers pendant; the connivent petals bell-like; petals white flushed with dark pink along broad margin; anthers yellow; flowers emitting a fruity fragrance. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 245825

    Occurrence ID: 8a79bb6e-c47d-43c9-83e5-77b529ae5ac5

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Panama

  • State/Province

    Veraguas

  • Locality

    Along trail to summit of Cerro Tute about 0.5 mile above the Escuela Agricultura Alto Piedra, near Santa Fe

  • Elevation

    Alt. 900 - 1100 m. (2953 - 3609 ft.)

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