Bellucia grossularioides (L.) Triana

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Bellucia grossularioides (L.) Triana

  • Collector(s)

    F. J. Breteler 4773, 22 Nov 1965

  • Location

    Venezuela. Amazonas. Orinoco R. Southern part of Isla del Ratón.

  • Habitat

    Secondary forest, sandy soil.

  • Description

    Common tree, 12 m tall. D.B.H= 15 cm. Wood sample from 1 m. Leaves coriaceous, slightly glossy, and medium green above, pale green and dull beneath. Fruits yellowish-green at maturity. Corolla white. Filaments white. Anthers yellow at the base, white at the top.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2425963

    Occurrence ID: 1591c02e-fb3c-40b5-bf81-2634c2c968cf

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Amazonas

  • Locality

    Orinoco R. Southern part of Isla del Ratón.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 90 m. (295 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.03, -67.77

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