Lepidaploa nitens (Gardner) H.Rob.

  • Filed As

    Asteraceae
    Lepidaploa nitens (Gardner) H.Rob.

  • Collector(s)

    E. L. Taylor E1227 with M. F. F. Silva, J. Oliviero, C. S. Rosario, J. B. F. Silva, M. R. Santos, 14 Apr 1983

  • Location

    Brazil. Maranhão. Carolina Mun. Transamazonian Highway, BR230 and BR010; Pedra Caida, 35 km. N of Carolina; Top of Serra de Baleia.

  • Habitat

    Flat plain with serras (mesas) and intersected with streams. Open cerrado vegetation, sandy soil, high insolation. Occasional trees. Grasses and sedges dominate. Occasional wet seeps.

  • Description

    Woody herb of 1.6m.; foliage silvery; heads of immature achenes green; disk fls. purple. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 802877

    Occurrence ID: 85b25e00-5df3-40e5-b16f-15326a96d09a

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Maranhão

  • County/Municipio

    Carolina Mun.

  • Locality

    Transamazonian Highway, BR230 and BR010; Pedra Caida, 35 km. N of Carolina; Top of Serra de Baleia.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 - 500 m. (1312 - 1640 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -7.13, -47.42

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