Graffenrieda tamana Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Graffenrieda tamana Wurdack ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 57301, 15 Jul 1944

  • Location

    Venezuela. Táchira. At base of Páramo de Tamá, 4-10 km above Betania.

  • Habitat

    Rich moist woods.

  • Description

    Shrub, 25 ft. tall; leaves coriaceous, dark green and shining above, dull brown with prominent raised nerves below; rachis inclined or drooping, dull red; calyx pale green; petals white. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 228612

    Occurrence ID: 7d067047-eb88-4f43-a4b7-d113b32cf905

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Táchira

  • Locality

    At base of Páramo de Tamá, 4-10 km above Betania

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2500 - 2895 m. (8202 - 9498 ft.)

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