Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Guyana

• State/Province

  Cuyuni-Mazaruni

• Locality

  Eping River, around campsites and old mine pits

• Elevation

  Alt. 122 m. (400 ft.)

• Coordinates

  6, -60.17

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

No botanical uses.

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MELASTOMATACEAE
Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana
Det. Alina Freire Fierro, 1998
Missouri Botanical Garden Herbarium (MO)
PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana
Det. JJ. Wurdack, 1992
GUYANA. Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region: Eping River,
around campsites and old mine pits. 6°00’N,
60°10’W. Elev. 122 m. Riverine sediments and
sand-quartzite terrace. Herb in disturbed mining
area; stems square, winged. Leaves mottled purple.
T. McDowell 3872 6 February 1991
With: Allison Stobey
SMITHSONIAN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF THE GUIANAS
PROGRAM - U.S. NATIONAL HERBARIUM (US)
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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T. McDowell 3872
Flower white, petal tips pink, anthers lavender
pink.
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