Ryania speciosa var. panamensis Monach.

  • Authority

    Sleumer, Hermann O. 1980. Flacourtiaceae. Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 22: 1-499. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Salicaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Ryania speciosa var. panamensis Monach.

  • Type

    Type. Von Wedel 2886, Panama, Bocas del Toro, vicinity of Chiriquí Lagoon, Big Bight, fl (holotype, NY; isotypes, GH, MO, US).

  • Synonyms

    Patrisia pyrifera Rich.

  • Description

    Variety Description - Shrub or tree up to 12.0 m tall, very close to var speciosa, but with the anthers constantly only 2.5-4.0 mm long. Reticulation of the upper surface of the leaves not properly prominent. Another character, used by Monachino to separate these varieties, i e the size of the sepals, has been effaced by numerous new collections.

    Distribution and Ecology - Known from Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama; in lowland forest understorey, also secondary forest.

  • Distribution

    Nicaragua Central America| Zelaya Nicaragua Central America| Costa Rica South America| Heredia Costa Rica Central America| Cartago Costa Rica Central America| Panama Central America| Bocas del Toro Panamá Central America| Colón Panama Central America| Canal Zone Panamá Central America| Panamá Panama Central America| San Blás Panama Central America|