Melochia spicata (L.) Fryxell

  • Filed As

    Malvaceae
    Melochia spicata (L.) Fryxell

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 15776 with S. A. Renvoize, C. M. Erskine, C. A. Brighton & R. Pinheiro, 01 Feb 1974

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Lagoa Encantada, 19km. N.E. of Ibicoara near Brejao.

  • Habitat

    Lakeside marsh, with some standing water, and disturbed vegetation near cultivation.

  • Description

    Tough stemmed herb to ca. 80cm. with ascending to erect red-tinged stems. Leaves mid-green. Petals lilac-purple. Anthers and styles white. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 628559

    Occurrence ID: 589dc675-dbd2-4501-9838-4c7a560a8c10

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Lagoa Encantada, 19km. N.E. of Ibicoara near Brejao

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1000 m. (3281 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.33, -41.22

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