Miconia theaezans subsp. flavescens Cogn.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Miconia theaezans subsp. flavescens Cogn.

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 22548 with G. L. Bromley, A. M. de Carvalho, J. M. Soares-Nunes, J. L. Hage & E. B. dos Santos, 25 May 1980

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Palmeiras Mun. Serra dos Lençois. Serra da larguinha, ca. 2 km NE of Caeté-Açu (Capao Grande). E6.

  • Habitat

    West facing ridge with sandstone outcrops and summit plateau. open scrub, low woodland and marsh.

  • Description

    Shrub to 2.5 m, with reddish-bronze young foliage and stems. Leaves coriaceous, glossy dark green above, pale beneath, often reddish tinged. Young fruit very dark blackish red, swelling and turning pale dull blue. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 522360

    Occurrence ID: 36bbbd45-5535-440f-9bb1-3526bf689591

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Palmeiras Mun.

  • Locality

    Serra dos Lençois. Serra da larguinha, ca. 2 km NE of Caeté-Açu (Capao Grande). E6

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1000 - 1400 m. (3281 - 4593 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -12.6, -41.48

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