Herbarium Specimen Details

Abelmoschus moschatus
Family Name Malvaceae
Currently Accepted Name Abelmoschus moschatus Medik. - Determined By: S. R. Hill, Sep 1995
Locality Guyana. Essequibo District W side of Demerara River along the old road, 4.6 km S of pontoon bridge; N of sluice gate. 6° 40' 0" N 58° 9' 60" W
Description Herb 1-1.3 m tall; stems, leaf veins red.
Habitat Along river bank.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 0 to 10 m
Specimen Notes
Collector S. R. Hill 27158
with C. N. Horn
Collection Date 14 Aug 1995
Accession Number 215458
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