Helosis cayanensis var. mexicana (Liebm.) B.Hansen

  • Authority

    Hansen, Bertel. 1980. Balanophoraceae. Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 23: 1-80. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Balanophoraceae

  • Scientific Name

    Helosis cayanensis var. mexicana (Liebm.) B.Hansen

  • Type

    Type. Liebmann sn, Mexico, Veracruz, Mirador, alt. 1000 m, 1842; sn, Mexico, Oaxaca, Tepilongo, alt. 1500 m, 1842 (mixed collection, holotype, C).

  • Synonyms

    Helosis mexicana Liebm., Helosis guyanensis var. andicola Hook.f., Helosis guyanensis f. andicola (Hook.f.) Eichler, Helosis mexicana var. andicola (Hook.f.) Eichler, Caldasia mexicana (Liebm.) Kuntze

  • Description

    Variety Description - Stem in middle or upper part with an involucre represented by a more or less oblique, slightly swollen, ring-like mark; the ratio between the length of the stem and the distance from base of stem to involucre less than 2.8.

  • Distribution

    Tropical rain forests and montane forests in damp places, alt. 500-1500(-1800) m. Flowering specimens collected all year round. Hosts recorded: Achras zapota L. (Sapotaceae), Ficus sp. (Moraceae).

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