Aciotis indecora (Bonpl.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Aciotis indecora (Bonpl.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    Z. Goodwin 239, 02 Nov 2006

  • Location

    Belize. Stann Creek. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, 2km E of visitors centre, along access road just inside reserve.

  • Habitat

    South-facing roadside, in tropical evergreen, lowland, seasonal, broadleaf forest: Yucatan variant, frequently cut back and disturbed. Growing in association with Leandra mexicana, Clidemia capitellata, Clidemia hirta, Arthrostemma ciliatum & Clidemia dentata. Frequent herb. Red clay-based soil in floodplain of tributary to South Stann Creek, granite bedrock with occasional limestone pockets.

  • Description

    Up to 50cm, white flowers with deep pink anthers. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02393816

    Occurrence ID: b6a95d63-3470-4a46-9358-54c34acbc1e2

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Stann Creek

  • Locality

    Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, 2km E of visitors centre, along access road just inside reserve.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 100 m. (328 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    16.79, -88.4422

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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