Agonandra brasiliensis subsp. racemigera Hiepko

  • Authority

    Hiepko, Paul H. 2000. Opiliaceae. Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 82: i-iv + 1-53. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Opiliaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Agonandra brasiliensis subsp. racemigera Hiepko

  • Type

    Type. Colombia. Magdalena: Near Fonseca, ca. 175 m, 13 Feb 1933 ([male] fl), Haught 3994 (holotype: US; isotypes: F, K).

  • Description

    Subspecies Description - Small tree (2-)4-8(-14) m tall, [male] and [female] inflorescences with 1 flower per bract.

  • Discussion

    The fruits have an odor somewhat like that of a ripe pear (Dugand 417).

  • Common Names

    caimancillo, aceituno, mosquillo

  • Distribution

    Colombia and Venezuela (Zulia, Portuguesa, and Bolívar); in dry deciduous forest; 0-175 m. Flowering Mar-Jul; fruiting May, Jun, and Nov.

    Colombia South America| Atlántico Colombia South America| Venezuela South America| Bolívar Venezuela South America| Portuguesa Venezuela South America| Zulia Venezuela South America| Bolívar Venezuela South America|