Monochaetum tachirense Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Monochaetum tachirense Wurdack ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 57126, 08 Jul 1944

  • Location

    Venezuela. Táchira. Between El Colbre and Cordero.

  • Habitat

    Wet thickets.

  • Description

    Shrub, 5 feet tall; leaves deep green above, silvery below; petals deep rose-orchid as are filaments and style. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 229518

    Occurrence ID: 7709e9a9-f726-4983-bd06-9d5e667c5f76

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Táchira

  • Locality

    Between El Colbre and Cordero

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1520 - 1820 m. (4987 - 5971 ft.)

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