Pterolepis glomerata (Rottb.) Miq.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Pterolepis glomerata (Rottb.) Miq.

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 17975 with S. J. Mayo, R. M. Storr, T. S. dos Santos & R. Pinheiro, 16 Jan 1977

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Alcobaça Mun. Between Alcobaça & Prado, on the coast road 12 km N of Alcobaça.

  • Habitat

    This plant growing on damp sand in open restinga.

  • Description

    Erect herb to about 35 cm high. Stems with reddish hairs. Leaves soft, rather pale green. Sepals with reddish hairs. Petals white, anthers bright yellow below with dull pink porose tips. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 522866

    Occurrence ID: a899d88f-58bc-42da-8da9-cde50642c7e7

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Alcobaça Mun.

  • Locality

    Between Alcobaça & Prado, on the coast road 12 km N of Alcobaça

  • Coordinates

    -17.48, -39.22

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