Chrysothemis pulchella
| Family Name | Gesneriaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Chrysothemis pulchella (Donn) Decne. - Determined By: Leeuwenb., 1992 |
| Determination History |
Tussacia sp.
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| Locality | Trinidad & Tobago. Trinidad , Tunapuna-Piarco : Between 6-7 mi. up valley; Aripo Ward, Aripo Valley; S side of N Range. |
| Description | Abundant; stems fleshy; leaves soft and hispid; calyx vermilion orange, greenish at very base; corolla yellow, with short crimson lines on claws; peduncles tinged crimson; rootstock a corm; plants ranging from 30 cm to 1 m high. |
| Habitat | Alongside Cacao groves. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector | A. C. Jermy |
| Collection Date | 08 Jan 1963 |
| Accession Number | 67519 |
| Image | 67519.jpg |