Title:

Inflorescence and flower morphology and anatomy of Lecythis idatimon.

Authors:

Nathan P. Smith, Caroline Carollo

Scientific Name:

Lecythis idatimon Aubl.

Description:

This species is characterized by tuberculate inflorescence rachises, pedicels, and hypanthia; flat androecial hoods; lateral flanges; and geniculate styles. All species of the Lecythis idatimon group of Lecythis, except L. corrugata, have these features.