Oryctanthus spicatus (Jacq.) Eichler
-
Authority
Maguire, Bassett. 1978. The botany of the Guayana Highland--part X. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 1-288.
-
Family
Loranthaceae
-
Scientific Name
-
Description
Species Description - Strikingly similar to the previous one, except for the leaves oblong, more rounded and smaller, as well as the fruit green at maturity.
-
Discussion
Oryctanthus spicatus (Jacquin) Eichler, Mart. Fl. Bras. 5(2): 89. 1868. Loranthus spicatus Jacquin, Enum. Syst. Pl. Ins. Carib. 18. 1760.
-
Distribution
BRAZIL. Savanna along road to Amapa, Rio Pedreira, Amapa, 18 Jul 1962, Pires & Cavalcante 52181; Rio Oiapoque, Amapa, 18 Sep 1960, Irwin et al 48304 and 48350.
Brazil South America|