Tococa guianensis Aubl.

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett, et al. 1953. The Botany of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8 (2): 87-160.

  • Family

    Melastomataceae

  • Scientific Name

    Tococa guianensis Aubl.

  • Description

    Species Description - Shrub up to 3 m. tall, petals pale pink.

  • Distribution

    Frequent in lowland rain-forest near Cerro Duida, Maguire & Maguire 29152; British Honduras and Panama; common at low altitudes from the Guianas to Colombia, southward to Peru.

    Peru South America| Belize Central America| Panama Central America| Brazil South America| French Guiana South America| Suriname South America| Guyana South America| Venezuela South America| Colombia South America| Ecuador South America|