Rhynchanthera novemnervia DC.

Rhynchanthera novemnervia (Martius) DC.
Melastomataceae	Ritter 4326
Determined by: N. Ritter (NHA), 1998
Flora of Bolivia
Family: Melastomataceae
Rhynchanthera
Department of Santa Cruz
Province of Velasco
Lago Caiman; a "bahia" which receives water from the
Rio Itenez during the rainy season, and is isolated
during the dry season. Elev: 200 meters. Center of
the collecting area ca. 13°35'23"S. 60°55'20"W.
Shrub. Very common. Usually
observed in small, localized
populations. Flowers magenta.
Fruits present. Habitat: a floating
mat of aquatic vegetation
dominated by Eleocharis acutangula.
Abundant lianas present.
6/25/98
Collected by: N. Ritter, G. E. Crow , M. Garvizu and
P. Soliz.
#4326
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