Taxon Details: Lecythis bogotensis Miers
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Protologue of Lecythis bogotensis by J. Miers.
Protologue of Lecythis bogotensis by J. Miers.Family:
Lecythidaceae (Magnoliophyta)
Lecythidaceae (Magnoliophyta)
Scientific Name:
Lecythis bogotensis Miers
Lecythis bogotensis Miers
Primary Citation:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 203. 1874
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 203. 1874
Description:
Notes: The protologues says "This is distinct from all others of Peruvian origin" but this species is clearly from Colombia as the protologue that the species comes from Bogotá after which it is named. This species, however, prefers lowland rainforest and this habitat is not found in the vicinity of Bogotá.
Notes: The protologues says "This is distinct from all others of Peruvian origin" but this species is clearly from Colombia as the protologue that the species comes from Bogotá after which it is named. This species, however, prefers lowland rainforest and this habitat is not found in the vicinity of Bogotá.