Filed As:

Meliaceae
Carapa guianensis Aubl.

All Determinations:

Carapa guianensis Aubl. det. D. Kenfack, 2008

Common Names:

andiroba

Location:

Brazil. Maranhão. Island of São Luiz.

Collector(s):

R. de Lemos Fróes 11911 with , Sep 1940 - Dec 1940

Description:

Tree 50 ft high, 8 in in diam.

Habitat:

High forest, high land.

Identifiers:

NY Barcode: 1182287
GUID: b6bf6ba9-ae9c-4804-a6c7-7e1a4855b9e3

Map:

Georeferencing Method: Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012 (Georeferenced to the approximate geographic center of Ilha São Luíz in Maranhão, Brazil. Used Google Maps - Earth View to locate the island of São Luíz. Used the Google Maps - What's Here Tool to find the coordinates of the approximate geographic center of the island, using visual evidence to approximate. Used the Google Maps - Measure Distance Tool to find the linear extent of the island by measuring from the selected coordinates to the farthest extent of the island. Input coordinates, linear extent (27000.0 m), and measurement error (5 m) into the MaNIS Georeferencing Calculator to find the uncertainty radius (according to the Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Named Place: Defined Area).)
Coordinate Uncertainty(m): 27006.6
Geodetic Datum: WGS84
Coordinates: (-2.57732, -44.2011)

Distribution:

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