Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Guyana

• State/Province

  Cuyuni-Mazaruni

• Locality

  Parkaraima Mtns; toe slopes NW side Mt Ayanganna

• Elevation

  Alt. 1100 - 1200 m. (3609 - 3937 ft.)

• Coordinates

  5.4, -59.95

• Distribution

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Hoffman, B. 3273
Large trees including Lecythidaceae, Fabaceae -
rich in epiphytes, lianas, fungi. Creek with
sandstone talus, rich in herbs.
Fruit translucent green to pink.
PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Aciotis purpurascens (Aubl.) Triana
Det. J. Wurdack, 1993
GUYANA. Region: Cuyuni-Mazaruni. Pakaraima Mtns; toe
slopes on NW side of Mt Ayanganna. 05°24'N, 59°57'W.
Elev. 1100 to 1200 m. Montane evergreen forest, canopy
30-40 m. Soils sandstone and laterite derived. Arching
shrub, 0.5 m; stems woody, reddish at base; leaves
pink to light green below; corolla white. On
streamside rock.
Hoffman, B. 3273	7 November 1992
With: T. Henkel
SMITHSONIAN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF THE GUIANAS
PROGRAM - U.S. NATIONAL HERBARIUM (US)
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