Melanthera nivea (L.) Small

  • Filed As

    Asteraceae
    Melanthera nivea (L.) Small

  • Collector(s)

    G. J. Breckon 5988 with D. Weaver, 08 Feb 2000

  • Location

    Puerto Rico. Yauco. Bo. Susúa Alta. Susúa Forest Reserve. Collected along trail (dirt rd) in canyon of Río Loco, between beginning at river ford by Campamento Susúa and next (2nd) ford. By 2nd river crossing.

  • Habitat

    Exposed site in sandy soil.

  • Description

    Weakly woody shrub, 0.75 m high, branches divaricating; florets white, faintly fragrant. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00855295

    Occurrence ID: fa019c38-d7d4-4add-aaac-d409dbf43e65

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Puerto Rico

  • State/Province

    Yauco

  • Locality

    Bo. Susúa Alta. Susúa Forest Reserve. Collected along trail (dirt rd) in canyon of Río Loco, between beginning at river ford by Campamento Susúa and next (2nd) ford. By 2nd river crossing.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 140 - 150 m. (459 - 492 ft.)

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