Athroostachys capitata (Hook.) Benth.

  • Filed As

    Poaceae
    Athroostachys capitata (Hook.) Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    C. E. Calderón 2209 with R. S. Pinheiro, 08 Apr 1972

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Itamaraju Mun. Rd. Itamarajú - São Paulino, 4 km NW of Itamarajú City.

  • Habitat

    In a disturbed area, remains of a forest.

  • Description

    Climbing bamboo up to 8 m tall. [See label for complete description.].

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 884627

    Occurrence ID: 87e420b6-0f65-4f02-bca1-4789a859d5e7

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Itamaraju Mun.

  • Locality

    Rd. Itamarajú - São Paulino, 4 km NW of Itamarajú City

  • Elevation

    Alt. 110 m. (361 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -17.03, -39.55

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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
From THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HERBARIUM
Athroostachys capitata (Hooker) Benth*
__	brazil
Bahia
Mun. Itamaraju: Rd. Itamaraju-SSo Baulinho, b km. N.W. of Itamar-
aju City. ca. 17°02'S~39°33*W. Alt. 110 m.
In a disturbed area, remains of a forest. Climbing bamboo up to
8 m tall. Culm smooth, solid, 1-1.5 cm in diameter; small bran-
ches a little hollow in the center. Culm sheaths persistant with
reflexed, deciduous blade. Branches per node: 3*
Cleofé E. Calderón & R. S. Pinheiro
8 April 1972
00884627
Collected under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution and the
National Geographic Society
00884627