Tococa meridensis Wurdack

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tococa meridensis Wurdack ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 55766, 25 Mar 1944

  • Location

    Venezuela. Mérida. Between Los Corales and Las Cuadras.

  • Habitat

    On moist wooded slopes. Common.

  • Description

    Herb, in colonies; ground cover; leaves mostly rugose both sides, rich green above, pale green below, main nerves on older leaves pale lavender, younger leaves deep wine purple below as are stems, petioles, rachis, pedicels, and calyx; petals waxy white; filaments and style orchid-lavender; anthers lilac. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 84005

    Occurrence ID: aff9da7f-22c0-44f9-8a93-ca5c09d5a13a

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Mérida

  • Locality

    Between Los Corales and Las Cuadras

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1490 - 3210 m. (4888 - 10531 ft.)

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