Mourera fluviatilis Aubl.

  • Filed As

    Podostemaceae
    Mourera fluviatilis Aubl.

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Ratter R6825 with S. Bridgewater, E. Cardoso, J. Fonsêca, V. de Lima, C. Munhoz, N. R. de Oliveira, J. F. Ribeiro & P. E. N. da Silva, 14 Jul 1993

  • Location

    Brazil. Maranhão. In the Rio Balsinha, c. 20 km. from Balsas. [Between municipios Balsas & Sambaíba.].

  • Habitat

    Growing abundantly in the fairly swift-flowing shallow river. We were told that the plant is a favourite food of cattle which wade in the river to graze on it. Its present profusion is the result of the cattle population of the area having been much reduced recently.

  • Description

    Aquatic, looking almost like seaweeds in the littoral zone. Thallus to 1 m. long. Pedicels and stamens pale pink. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00918695

    Occurrence ID: 17579971-0e66-4a36-8b68-1186ee660fe8

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Malpighiales

  • Family

    Podostemaceae

  • All Determinations

    Mourera fluviatilis Aubl.

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Maranhão

  • Locality

    In the Rio Balsinha, c. 20 km. from Balsas. [Between municipios Balsas & Sambaíba.]

  • Coordinates

    -7.5, -46.08

  • Distribution

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