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

    Oryctanthus spicatus (Jacq.) Eichler

  • 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.

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