Chromolaena leucocephala Gardner

  • Filed As

    Asteraceae
    Chromolaena leucocephala Gardner

  • Collector(s)

    R. R. Brooks BRASPEX #135 with R.D. Reeves, A.J.M. Baker, H. Dias Ferreira, J.A. Rizzo, 19 Apr 1988

  • Location

    Brazil. Goiás. Santa Rita do Novo Destino Mun. Fazenda Buracão, approx. 35 km (by road) N. of Goianésia.

  • Habitat

    Small sloping area of ultramific soil/scree, grass dominated, above a field where unsuccessful attempt had been made to grow soybeans. South facing slope. Campo. Laterite, ultramafic with dunite.

  • Description

    Shrub to 1 m; stems, leaves rough, especially upper surface. Capitula ca. 1 cm long x 4 mm wide. Invol. bracts whitish with brown markings. Disc florets slaty-white. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 872103

    Occurrence ID: f22f86ca-d545-4f9e-9dd8-2ba6bf1066fb

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Goiás

  • County/Municipio

    Santa Rita do Novo Destino Mun.

  • Locality

    Fazenda Buracão, approx. 35 km (by road) N. of Goianésia.

  • Coordinates

    -15.07, -49.05

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