Group: Dicot Rank: species Herbarium Placement: Monsanto, 2nd, B, 223     

Published In: Novon 17(4): 525-528, f.1. 2007. (3 Dec 2007) (Novon)

Type-Protologue

Locality: Ecuador. Tungurahua: Cantón Baños: Parque Nac. Llanganates, Cordillera Sacha Llanganates, ridge above Río Zuñac, dense elfin forest, granite substrate, 2340 m, 01.21.45S, 78.08.25W, 27 Nov. 2001

Collector and Number: D. Neill, L. Jost, J. Caranqui & E. Toapanta 13423

Distribution: Ecuador

Institution(s): HT: QCNE; IT: AAU, M, MO, QCA, US, CAS

Note: endemic

Type Specimens

• IT: David A. Neill - 13423. (MO)

Higher Taxa:     Taxonomy Browser
Concept: Andean Bryophytes Bolivia Checklist Bryophyte Herbarium Flora Mesoamericana Madagascar Catalogue Moss Flora of China System Vascular Herbarium

• class:  Equisetopsida C. Agardh
• subclass:  Magnoliidae Novák ex Takht.
• superorder:  Rosanae Takht.
• order:  Myrtales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl
• family:  Melastomataceae Juss.
• genus:  Meriania Sw.

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