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Monochaetum

Monochaetum sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

It could be M. vulcanicus or talamascensis. Melastomataceae.

Habitat:

Garden in Paraiso Quetzal. Also seen in the sides of roads and paths.

Notes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melastomataceae

Reference Links:

Monochaetum

Species ID Suggestions

Volcano Melastoma

Monochaetum vulcanicum

Reference Link
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Comments (1)
bayucca
Monochaetum vulcanicum, endemic to Costa Rica, mostly higher altitude. http://botany.org/Awards/ContestImages/CA13-005_1080.jpg http://www.fotobiota.com/page5us.php?sec=pic&t_id=8&maincat=2&id=5055&g_id=541 http://eol.org/pages/5441456/overview http://www.tropicaldesigns.com/april06/Monochaetum%20vulcanicum%20poas%20closeup.jpg

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PublishedJuly 16, 2014

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