Herbarium catalogue

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH E00295941 Massey University Metallophyte Herbarium BRAZILIAN SERPENTINE PLANT EXPEDITION Universidade Federal de Goids, Massey University, New York Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden BRASPEX # 252 Malpighiaceae Peixotoa magnifica C.E. Anderson BRAZIL, Goias. Americano do Brasil, near Goids. Mata, somewhat altered - evidence of grazing and opening up to grasses on upper portion; pyroxenite substrate. 700 m elev. Shrub to 3 m. Leaves dull green, lighter on under surface. Inflorescence to 25-30 cm. Flowers to 4 em. diam., bright yellow; margins of petals feathered; asym. petal has patch of pinkish veins at center. Stamens excerted about 7 mm. R. R. Brooks, R. D. Reeves, A. J. M. Baker & J. A. RIZzZo 5 May 1988 Funded by The National Geographic Society, NY and MO ao) ci) Pd i oY o co fw ad £ = fo > a ° o Mee6e@564