Bonnetia chimantensis Steyerm.

  • Filed As

    Theaceae
    Bonnetia chimantensis Steyerm. ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 680 with J. J. Wurdack, 09 Feb 1955

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Chimantá Massif; torono-tepui; Savanna below summit of western escarpment.

  • Habitat

    Rare.

  • Description

    Dwarf shrub 1 meter high, leaves rigid-coriaceous, deep green above, bronze olive-green below, margins and tips wine-red, sepals dull lavender, petals white with pink. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 353740

    Occurrence ID: 2e9a9459-28b8-4c78-bfc5-d4a12fed3156

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Chimantá Massif; torono-tepui; Savanna below summit of western escarpment

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2090 m. (6857 ft.)

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