Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Guyana

• State/Province

  Barima-Waini

• Locality

  Barima River, 12 miles E of Arakaka, at Tenapu Creek

• Elevation

  Alt. 28 - 30 m. (92 - 98 ft.)

• Coordinates

  7.62, -59.92

• Distribution

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MELASTOMATACEAE
Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana
Det. Alina Freire Fierro, 1998
Missouri Botanical Garden Herbarium (MO)
FLORA OF THE GUIANAS
Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana
Det. J. J. Wurdack, 1986
GUYANA. Barima-Waini Region: Barima River, 12
miles E of Arakaka, at Tenapu Creek.. 7°37’N,
59°55’W. Elev. 28 - 30 m. Swamp and river forest
dominated by Mora on red day. Herb, ca. 1.5 m
41	tall, calyx green, corolla white, fruit green.
J. J. Pipoly 8110	27 July 1986
With: Harry Lall
U.S. NATIONAL HERBARIUM (US) - NEW YORK BOTANICAL
GARDEN (NY) - UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA (BRG)
8110
Leaves purple below.
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