Macrocentrum cristatum (DC.) Triana
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Filed As
Melastomataceae
Macrocentrum cristatum (DC.) Triana -
Collector(s)
W. J. Hahn 4719 with E. Judziewicz, S. Tiwari, & D. Gopaul, 17 Apr 1988
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Location
Guyana. Potaro-Siparuni. Kaieteur Falls National Park. Along trail to Tukeit.
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Habitat
Relatively moist forest. White quartzite sand along ridge. Fading to red laterite clay at lower elevation.
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Description
Herb in moist, shady areas near rocks and seeps in forest. Petals white; anthers deep purple. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 2469763
Occurrence ID: 30715902-9f89-450f-99eb-611ca78e9fb1
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Myrtales
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Family
Melastomataceae
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All Determinations
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Region
South America
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Country
Guyana
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State/Province
Potaro-Siparuni
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Locality
Kaieteur Falls National Park. Along trail to Tukeit
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Elevation
Alt. 500 m. (1640 ft.)
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Coordinates
5.17, -59.48
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Distribution
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Macrocentrum cristatum (DC.) Triana