Melochia spicata (L.) Fryxell

  • Filed As

    Malvaceae
    Melochia spicata (L.) Fryxell

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 21951, 29 Apr 1980

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Chapadao Ocidental da Bahia. 37 km N from Correntina, on the Inhaúmas road. F3.

  • Habitat

    Marsh and small stream on sand amid cultivation.

  • Description

    Subshrub to 45cm. Leaves greyish green. Sepals pale green. Petals lilac with reddish veins, throat pale yellow. Anthers yellow. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 818079

    Occurrence ID: f2c0660d-90d6-4d57-a4ea-fad4d6544f84

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Chapadao Ocidental da Bahia. 37 km N from Correntina, on the Inhaúmas road. F3

  • Elevation

    Alt. 580 m. (1903 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.12, -44.78

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