J. A. Steyermark

Current Determination: Myrcianthes fragrans (Sw.) McVaugh
Family: Myrtaceae
Det. by: F. R. Barrie : Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department, 2005
Coordinates: 15.3933 -91.8194
Elevation: 1350
Habitat/Microhabitat: shrub 10 ft; leaves subcoriaceous, dull green above, paler beneath; sumaci.

Collector(s): J. A. Steyermark
Collection Date: 16 August 1942
Catalog Subset: Seed Plants
EMu IRN: 2121370
OccurenceID: a2fa209b-c942-4d26-96f1-70c25f67a50d

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