Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt

  • Filed As

    Loranthaceae
    Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt

  • Collector(s)

    J. Jangoux 1834 with A. B. Anderson, M. J. Balick, C. U. Bittencourt, L. R. Marinho & N. A. Rosa, 11 Dec 1981

  • Location

    Brazil. Ceará. Guaraciaba do Norte Mun. Road Tianguá-Crateus, between Guaraciaba do Norte and Ipu, 64km south of Ubajara, 11km north of Ipu.

  • Habitat

    Hill with rocky outcrops; vegetation up to 15 m. high, sometimes lower (probably following cultivation).

  • Description

    Semi-parasitic, emitting roots growing down the trunk of the host (like a Ficus or a Clusia), but apparently without reaching the ground.Flowers greenish, immature fruits green. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01021952

    Occurrence ID: f26dfd1a-27ff-46a4-82da-396d6a6f8a63

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Ceará

  • County/Municipio

    Guaraciaba do Norte Mun.

  • Locality

    Road Tianguá-Crateus, between Guaraciaba do Norte and Ipu, 64km south of Ubajara, 11km north of Ipu

  • Coordinates

    -4.25, -40.75

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