Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze

  • Filed As

    Amaranthaceae
    Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze

  • Collector(s)

    H. S. Irwin 30642 with R. M. Harley, G. L. Smith, with S. G. da Fonsêca, R. Souza, J. Fonsêca Filho, 18 Jan 1971

  • Location

    Brazil. Minas Gerais. Serra do Espinhaço, summit of Serra da Piedade, ca. 35 km E. of Belo Horizonte, near BR-31.

  • Habitat

    Steep slopes and out-crops with generally rocky surface, iron-rich soil in pockets and crevices.

  • Description

    Herb with wide spreading stems, ascending to ca. 1 m. long. heads light yellow. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00837920

    Occurrence ID: 2863e501-3d82-4b85-94f3-69820258fb26

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Minas Gerais

  • Locality

    Serra do Espinhaço, summit of Serra da Piedade, ca. 35 km E. of Belo Horizonte, near BR-31

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2000 m. (6562 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -19.8331, -43.7264

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    10000

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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