Graffenrieda moritziana Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Graffenrieda moritziana Triana

  • Collector(s)

    K. S. Edwards 208 with S. Garrett, et al., 14 Feb 1990

  • Location

    Venezuela. Aragua. "Henri Pittier" National Park. Pico Guacamaya, ridge extending E from peak, N-facing slope.

  • Habitat

    Above cloud forest. Not dense, canopy open, 6-12 m high with emergents to 20 m.; Slope inclination 17-44°. Few low herbs, Neurolepis pittieri long ridge, tree ferns and palms (Catoblastus prae-morsus) dominating the understorey, mosses, and epiphytes abundant. Common. Poorly developed friable soil with peaty humic topsoil.

  • Description

    Tree. Leaves smooth both sides, bulbate, mid-green, 5-veined. Raceme with immature green fruit, calyxes persisting. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 02464825

    Occurrence ID: 081121e7-2f7e-4c76-96b3-201f52999727

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Aragua

  • Locality

    "Henri Pittier" National Park. Pico Guacamaya, ridge extending E from peak, N-facing slope.

  • Coordinates

    10.37, -67.65

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