Picramnia polyantha (Benth.) Planch.
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Authority
Thomas, Wm. Wayt. 1988. A Conspectus of Mexican and Central American Picramnia (Simaroubaceae). Brittonia. 40 (1): 89-105.
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Family
Picramniaceae
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Scientific Name
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Discussion
TYPE: MEXICO. "Villa alta, in montibus Chinantla," Hartweg 453 (HOLOTYPE: K; ISOTYPES: BM, F-fragment, P).
Picramnia polyantha is a relatively uncommon species found from Honduras to Guerrero, Mexico. It is apparently restricted to limestone and can be distinguished by its terminal paniculate inflorescence, reddish petals, and intermediate sized leaves with 5 to 11 leaflets.