Occurrence

Stevens, W. D 27223

Tococa guianensis Aubl.

6/13/2008

Nicaragua

This occurrence of Melastomataceae Tococa guianensis Aubl. (Stevens, W. D 27223) was collected on 6/13/2008 in Nicaragua. Flora of the World includes 9 field photographs documenting this occurrence, all of which are displayed here.

Tococa guianensis, WDStevens27223--Nicaragua. RAAN. W of Pto Cabezas. Posa de Chalestan. 14 Jun 08. 014.jpg

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Classification

Family

Melastomataceae

Genus

Tococa

Specific Epithet

guianensis

Authorship

Aubl.

Record Number

Stevens, W. D 27223

Collection Date

6/13/2008

Collectors

W. Douglas Stevens, Olga Martha Montiel, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Remarks

Along creek, shrub 2 m tall, inflorescence branches tinted pink, calyx green, petals pink, stamens dull white, domatia dull red inside.

Geographic Information

Country

Nicaragua

State/Province

Atlantico Norte

Coordinates

14.094111, -83.369972

Location

Nicaragua, Atlantico Norte

Location Remarks

Along Pozo Charlie Lau, Llano Brakira, N of Puerto Cabezas and E of road to Waspam; open savanna with woody vegetation along creek. 21 m elev.

Collection Location

No publications are associated with this occurrence.