Cassia calycioides DC. ex Collad.

  • Authority

    Irwin, Howard S. 1966. Contributions to the botany of Guiana. IV. Legumonosae Caesalpinioideae. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 15: 112-128.

  • Family

    Caesalpiniaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Cassia calycioides DC. ex Collad.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Altiplanicie de Nuria, near Hato de Nuria, Steyermark 88319.

  • Discussion

    Prostrate or ascending herb of savannas, infrequent in Guiana, not known east of French Guiana. The cited collection, a first report for Venezuelan Guiana, lacks the more usual thickened caudex and tuberous roots.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Altiplanicie de Nuria, near Hato de Nuria, Steyermark 88319.

    Venezuela South America|