Ryania dentata var. toxica Dugand
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Authority
Sleumer, Hermann O. 1980. Flacourtiaceae. Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 22: 1-499. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Salicaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type. J. B. García anno 1944, Colombia, Boyacá, Llanos orientales, Granja Ganadera de Casanare en Orocue, Rio Meta, fl (holotype, COL; isotype, US).
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Description
Variety Description - Differs very little from var dentata. Whole undersurface of the leaves softly stellate-pubescent with ascending or erect rays, numerous simple hairs being intermixed, often glabrescent; the indumentum, however, variable and sometimes lacking. Pedicels 1.0-1.7 cm long. Flowers dull red, said to be protandrous. Shrub ca 1.0 m tall.
Distribution and Ecology - Colombia, limited to the plains of the Upper Orinoco-Rio Meta area; edge of forest, up to 100 m altitude.
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Distribution
Colombia South America| Meta Colombia South America| Vichada Colombia South America| Vichada Colombia South America|