Pagamea macrophylla Spruce ex Benth.

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett. 1965. The Botany of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12 (3): 1-285.

  • Family

    Rubiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Pagamea macrophylla Spruce ex Benth.

  • Type

    Type. Prope Panure ad Rio Vaupes, Brazil, Oct 1852-Jan 1853, R. Spruce 2578 (holotype K, isotype fragment F, photo of holotype from B at F, NY).

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Distribution. Drainage of Rio Uaupés and Solimoes, Amazonas, Brazil. Mata Caatingada, São Paulo do Olivenga, Froes 20724; prope Panure ad Rio Vaupes, Spruce 2578 (holotype).

  • Discussion

    This species simulates large-fruited varieties of P. guianensis Aubl., but the fruiting calyx is much deeper, the ovary is pilosulous at the summit, and the petioles are much longer.

  • Distribution

    Distribution. Drainage of Rio Uaupés and Solimoes, Amazonas, Brazil. Mata Caatingada, São Paulo do Olivenga, Froes 20724; prope Panure ad Rio Vaupes, Spruce 2578 (holotype).

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