Helicostylis tovarensis (Klotzsch & H.Karst.) C.C.Berg
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Authority
Berg, Cornelius C. 2001. Moreae, Artocarpeae, and
(Moraceae): With introductions to the family and and with additions and corrections to Flora Neotropica Monograph 7. Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 83: 1-346. (Published by NYBG Press) -
Family
Moraceae
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Scientific Name
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Discussion
The absence of collections from the middle part of Ecuador suggests the possibility of a gap in the distribution, similar to that in Sorocea trophoides. A recent collection, made from a shrub of 1-2 m tall, shows general similarities to Helicostylis tovarensis, but is clearly distinct in the small laminas (4-7 × 0.7-1.2 cm) and in the very shortly pedunculate staminate inflorescences. It almost certainly represents a distinct taxon, probably at the subspecific level: PERU. San Martin: Prov. Rioja, Dtto. Pardo Miguel, between Aguas Verdes and rd. to San Pablo, 1220 m, 23 Jun 1998 (tf), I. Sanchez V. et al. 9456 (BG).
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Distribution
From Costa Rica to the Coastal Range of Venezuela and through the Andes to Bolivia; in montane or submontane forest; at ca. (400-)600-2000(-2500) m.
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