Marcetia taxifolia (A.St.-Hil.) DC.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Marcetia taxifolia (A.St.-Hil.) DC.

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 19894 with S. J. Mayo, R. M. Storr, T. S. Santos & R. S. Pinheiro, 24 Mar 1977

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Serra do Rio de Contas; ca. 1 km. south of small town of Maro Grosso on the road to Vila do Rio de Contas.

  • Habitat

    Sandstone rock outcrops with small area of distirbed marsh at base, and nearby river, with lush vegetation along rocky margins.

  • Description

    Shrub to ca. 50 cm. Leaves pale green. Petals bright pink, filaments white, anthers lemon-yellow, turning orange-red with age. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 521014

    Occurrence ID: fb3c8141-e646-40dd-9c59-bd0d20102491

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Serra do Rio de Contas; ca. 1 km. south of small town of Maro Grosso on the road to Vila do Rio de Contas

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1200 m. (3937 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.48, -41.82

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