Vismia japurensis Reichardt
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Authority
Ewan, Joseph A. 1962. Synopsis of the South American species of Vismia (Guttiferae). Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 35: 293-377. pls. 1-5.
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Family
Clusiaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type: "Prov. do Alto Amazonas in silva ad ripas fluminis Japura," Martins.
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Description
Description - [No description provided.]
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Discussion
Vismia japurensis is at once recognizable for its deltoid, acute sepals which are noticeably thick, so that the fruiting calyx is almost woody. The ovate leaves appear nearly glabrous beneath, but are actually puberulent with microscopic golden glands. The leaf-base is nearly shallowly cordate at times, but, unlike Vismia macrophylla with which it might be confused, the peduncle and rachis of the panicle are merely puberulent, not at all conspicuously tomentose. The fruits are few, globose, and more pulpy than those of Vismia macrophylla.