Metastelma ovatum Rusby

  • Filed As

    Apocynaceae
    Metastelma ovatum Rusby ( syntype )

  • Collector(s)

    H. H. Smith 1676, Jul 1898

  • Location

    Colombia. Magdalena. Santa Marta: near Bonda.

  • Habitat

    In dry forests and thickets below 2000 ft. Moderately common.

  • Description

    A twining vine, to 6 or 8 ft. Flowers July-August (and sometimes later). Fruit in August. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 279044

    Occurrence ID: 1b59b740-52ca-4b52-bc22-efba237640c3

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Magdalena

  • Locality

    Santa Marta: near Bonda

  • Elevation

    Alt. 45.7 m. (150 ft.)

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