Paepalanthus scopulorum Moldenke

  • Filed As

    Eriocaulaceae
    Paepalanthus scopulorum Moldenke ( type )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 59914, 06 Nov 1944

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Ptari-tepuí.

  • Habitat

    Along base of south-facing high sandstone bluffs. One of commonest species on bluffs.

  • Description

    herb. In dense colonies and masses. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00102937

    Occurrence ID: 945caad7-ed02-42c6-a666-ebbdc0ae68d0

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Ptari-tepuí

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2410 m. (7907 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.76666, -61.8115

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    951.869

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Located coordinates of approx. geogr. center of plateau Ptari-tepuí (elevation range 2400 – 2100 m). Measured from coord. to approx. farthest extent of pleateu = linear extent (945.30 m). Input information into MaNIS Georef. Calc. to find uncert. radius.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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