Helicostylis pedunculata Benoist

  • Authority

    Berg, Cornelius C. 1972. Olmedieae, Brosimeae (Moraceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 7: 1-229. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Moraceae

  • Scientific Name

    Helicostylis pedunculata Benoist

  • Type

    Lectotype. Benoist 667 [female] (P), Charvein, French Guiana.

  • Discussion

    This species differs from H. tomentosa in the very dense indument of the twigs and leaves, the long-pedunculate, many-flowered pistillate inflorescences, and the narrow anthers. The costae are completely covered with hairs beneath, which is rarely the case in H. tomentosa. Complemental staminate inflorescences are common and the leaves are often denticulate towards the apex. H. pedunculata is closely related to H. turbinata.

  • Distribution

    In non-inundated forests of Suriname, French Guiana, and Pará (Brazil).

    Suriname South America| French Guiana South America| Brazil South America|