Filed As:

Lecythidaceae
Couroupita guianensis Aubl.

Location:

Venezuela. Zulia. The Bari used the fruit flesh as soap. It is also used by applying the fruit flesh on the skin to prevent sickness. Alt. 160 m. (525 ft.)

Collector(s):

M. Lizarralde 292 with , 2 Apr 1994

Description:

Plant collected N of Saimadodyi. A thick tree 80 cm. dbh & 18 m. tall with short small branches, alarge fruit 15-20 cm. diameter, large flwoers 10-12 cm. 6K, 6C. Transparent thick sap like latex which is smelly . Inflroescence is at the end of branches, s.

Identifiers:

GUID: 7d6224ff-ec48-4bee-8392-aa5c79146043

Map:

Georeferencing Method: Coordinates determined at another institution
Coordinates: (9.6, -72.92)

Distribution:

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