Macrocentrum cristatum (DC.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Macrocentrum cristatum (DC.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    W. J. Hahn 4719 with E. Judziewicz, S. Tiwari, & D. Gopaul, 17 Apr 1988

  • Location

    Guyana. Potaro-Siparuni. Kaieteur Falls National Park. Along trail to Tukeit.

  • Habitat

    Relatively moist forest. White quartzite sand along ridge. Fading to red laterite clay at lower elevation.

  • Description

    Herb in moist, shady areas near rocks and seeps in forest. Petals white; anthers deep purple. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2469763

    Occurrence ID: 30715902-9f89-450f-99eb-611ca78e9fb1

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • State/Province

    Potaro-Siparuni

  • Locality

    Kaieteur Falls National Park. Along trail to Tukeit

  • Elevation

    Alt. 500 m. (1640 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.17, -59.48

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