Pachyanthus lundellianus (L.O.Williams) Judd & Skean

Melastomataceae

Collection NumberStevens, W. D 27226
CollectorsW. D. Stevens, O. M. Montiel J., Christopher Davidson & Sharon R. Christoph
Identified ByAmy Pool (MO)
SourceC. Davidson
Date14 June 2008
CountryNicaragua
departmentAtlantico Norte
LocationAbout 10 km N of Puerto Cabezas along road to Waspam, Llanos de Kamia; open pine savanna. 58 m elev.
Lat/LongN 14 06 42.8 W 83 24 31.2
NoteShrubs 1-1.5 m tall, leaves stiff, calyx green with a dull reddish tint, corolla bright white, anthers yellow, fruits purple-black when mature, soft and sweet.

Local Habitat

4.2km distance

LocationNicaragua, Atlantico Norte--RAAN, E of Pto Cabezas on rd to Waspam, N 14 08 12.0 W 083 26 16.0
Date14 June 2008
EcologyPalm savannah.