Ossaea capillaris (D.Don) Cogn.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Ossaea capillaris (D.Don) Cogn.

  • Collector(s)

    E. Cotton 1869 with M. Gustafsson, 07 Jul 2002

  • Location

    Peru. San Martín. Rioja Prov. Road Rioja-Pedro Ruiz Gallo, ca. 4 km from Rioja.

  • Habitat

    Disturbed vegetation on roadside growing on white sand with occasional swampy areas.

  • Description

    Suffrutex, ca 50 cm tall. Hypanthium suffused wine-red. Petals white turning bright pink, filaments white, anthers yellow turning pink with age. Mature fruit black. Phenology of specimen: Fruit, Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01855545

    Occurrence ID: 992f33d3-1a5c-4cb9-aea2-2145fd911871

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    San Martín

  • County/Municipio

    Rioja Prov.

  • Locality

    Road Rioja-Pedro Ruiz Gallo, ca. 4 km from Rioja.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 900 m. (2953 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -6.035, -78.1833

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