Dichorisandra hexandra (Aubl.) Kuntze ex Hand.-Mazz.

  • Filed As

    Commelinaceae
    Dichorisandra hexandra (Aubl.) Kuntze ex Hand.-Mazz.

  • Collector(s)

    D. C. Daly 10749 with L. Lohmann, M. C. C. Souza, I. Rivero, E. C. Oliveira & J. R. Bandeira, 29 Apr 2001

  • Location

    Brazil. Acre. Marechal Thaumaturgo Mun. Basin of Rio Juruá, Rio Bagé (tributary of Rio Tejo), left bank, Colocaçao Boa Vista da Uniao.

  • Habitat

    Forest on gently undulating terrain, alternating between (1) dense forest with strong presence (but not dominance) of Guadua sarcocarpa that died back 22 years ago, and (2) "baixio" (forest in low-lying area with waterlogged soils). Occasional.

  • Description

    terrestrial herb. Succulent terrestrial herb, scandent, to 1.5 m, sepals green tinged with white, petals deep blue except white at base, anthers deep blue, in fruit calyx green with purple patch, fruits immature. Phenology of specimen: Fruit, Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 1414276

    Occurrence ID: de3b2975-417d-4b61-9afa-86f1f330ba64

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Acre

  • County/Municipio

    Marechal Thaumaturgo Mun.

  • Locality

    Basin of Rio Juruá, Rio Bagé (tributary of Rio Tejo), left bank, Colocaçao Boa Vista da Uniao.

  • Coordinates

    -8.9336, -72.5619

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