Monochaetum belongs to the Melastomataceae family. Flora of the World contains 2 recorded occurrences of this taxon, distributed across 2 countries.
Monochaetum, Martinez Melendez, N 533--MX. Chiapas. Res. Biosf. El Triunfo. Sendero Cipresal. 9 Nov 04. 296 (1).jpg
Family
Melastomataceae
Genus
Monochaetum
11/9/2004
Location
Mexico, Chiapas (Angel Albino Corzo)
15.150000, -92.566667
Location Remarks
Reserva de la Biosfera El Triunfo, Sendero Palo Gordo. Polígono Zona n£cleo I. Bosque mesófilo de montaña.
Collectors
9/14/2007
Location
Ecuador, Zamora Chinchipe, Nangaritza
-4.313333, -78.661389
Location Remarks
Cordillera del Cóndor, "Area de Conservación Los Tepuyes". Along banks of the Río Nangaritza, in the sandstone-walled canyon between Miazi and Shaime. Dense wet forest and sandstone rock outcrops. 890 m elev.
Collectors
David A. Neill, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Wilson Quizhpe
Notes
Abundant herb or subshrub. Stems quadrangular. Corolla purple
