Melastomataceae Miconia aurea (D. Don) Naudin
J. D. Wells
, P. Centeno, W. Delgado, M. Aparicio
510
Collection Date: 19 November 2010
Determined By: F. A. Michelangeli
Determination Date: 17 October 2011
Institution: NY
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Cusco
Subregion: Quishpicanchi Province
Closest Town: Quincemil
Locality Description: District of Camanti. Community of Vitobamba. Trocha Wilbur.
DD Latitude: -13.3372
DD Longitude: -70.8395
Min. Elevation: 1572 m
Plant Notes: Tree, flower buds pearly pink, flowers light purple, stamens are dark purple and curve inward. Immature fruits pearly green w/ red peduncle.
Min. Height: 4 m
Research Site: Comunidad Vitobamba
Project: Flora of Camanti-Marcapata