Pilocarpus racemosus subsp. viridulus Kaastra
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Authority
Kaastra, Roelof C. 1982. A monograph of the Pilocarpinae (Rutaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 33: 1-198. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Rutaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type. Jimenez M. 1529, Costa Rica. Guanacaste: Libería, bank of Río Colorado between Hacienda Guachipelín and Las Pailas, 4 Jan 1964, fl (holotype, CR; isotypes, F-1698498, NY).
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Description
Subspecies Description - Small tree 6-8(-15) m tall with trunk to 30 cm in diam, and with dense, round crown. Leaves frequently (l-)2-3-jugate, but 1-3-foliolate leaves also exist; leaflets occasionally narrowly elliptic. Flowers greenish.
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Discussion
The leaves and bark are aromatic; the bark anesthetizes the tongue (Poveda 836; Standley on label of Quirós 1092). Used for making handles of crushing-mills, according to Quirós 1092.
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Common Names
tancache, talcacao
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Distribution
El Salvador and Costa Rica; usually dry forest; alt. 500-800 m. Flowering in Jan.
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