Tococa sp.

Melastomataceae

Collection NumberNeill, D 15846
CollectorsDavid Neill, C. Davidson, S. Christoph, W. Quizhpe
Identified By
SourceC. Davidson
Date18 September 2007
CountryEcuador
provinceZamora Chinchipe
cantonNangaritza
LocationCordillera del Cóndor region. West side of upper Río Nangaritza, along road about 13 km south of Guayzimi. Silica mine "La Daniela". Dense wet primary forest on sloping Hollín sandstone plateau, being mined for silica sand for glass manufacture. 970 m elev.
Lat/LongS 04 08 36 W 078 38 44
NoteShrub 1.8 m tall. Inflorescences terminal, erect. Foliage with stiff brownish hairs. Inflorescence rachis reddish. Calyx green. Corolla pink.