Connarus erianthus Benth. ex Baker

  • Authority

    Prance, Ghillean T. 1966. New and interesting Connaraceae from South America. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 15: 129-132.

  • Family

    Connaraceae

  • Scientific Name

    Connarus erianthus Benth. ex Baker

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - BRAZIL. Territorio Amapa: Cowan 38179 fr. (NY); 38218 fr. (NY); Pires If Cavalcante 32320 fr. (NY); Pires, Rodrigues & Irvine 31100 fr. (NY). Para: Prance & Silva 38923 fr. (NY); 38680 fr. (NY).

  • Discussion

    This species is most closely related to C. fasciculatus (DC.) Planch, and the main differences are listed under that species. It is common in eastern Amazonia in the State of Para and the Territory of Amapa. Recently collected material of C. eriantha has been distributed under a number of different names. The following material belongs to this species.

  • Distribution

    BRAZIL. Territorio Amapa: Cowan 38179 fr. (NY); 38218 fr. (NY); Pires If Cavalcante 32320 fr. (NY); Pires, Rodrigues & Irvine 31100 fr. (NY). Para: Prance & Silva 38923 fr. (NY); 38680 fr. (NY).

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