Conostegia fragrantissima Almeda

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Conostegia fragrantissima Almeda ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    F. Almeda 6064 with T. F. Daniel & G. McPherson, 10 Mar 1988

  • Location

    Panama. Bocas del Toro. Fortuna Dam area, along continental divide trail bordering Chiriquí Province.

  • Habitat

    Virgin cloud forest vegetation. Uncommon.

  • Description

    Tree 10-11 m tall; flowers emitting a pleasant fruity fragrance; petals 6-7, white with a red base, reflexed at anthesis; anthers orange; filaments declined to one side of flower; style to the other. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 221613

    Occurrence ID: 4239cc64-e509-49e5-a992-15aa0a5eb29f

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Panama

  • State/Province

    Bocas del Toro

  • Locality

    Fortuna Dam area, along continental divide trail bordering Chiriquí Province

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1200 - 1300 m. (3937 - 4265 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    8.7511, -82.2511

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