Tococa guianensis Aubl.

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PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Melastomataceae
Tococa guianensis Aubl.
Det. F. Almeda & D. Penneys, V 2005
GUYANA. Potaro-Siparuni Region. Pakaraima Mts, adj. to E bank,
Upper Ireng R; between Cipo settlement & Norugu Creek. Elevation:
585-600 m. 4°48'N 60°2'W. Savanna; includes riparian edge forest and
low gallery forest. Shrub 1.5 m; fruit dark purple with maroon vestiture,
globose, 0.6 cm diameter. Savanna dominated by Trachypogon plumosus
with Byrsonima, Curatella, and melastomataceous shrubs.
T.W. Henkel 681	12 January 1993
With: M. Chin & W. Ryan
Smithsonian Biological Diversity of the Guiana Shield Program
U.S. National Herbarium (US)
03530380