Pubescence of a hypanthium of Couratari macrosperma. Phtos by C. Carollo.

• Title

  Pubescence of a hypanthium of Couratari macrosperma. Phtos by C. Carollo.

• Creator(s)

  C. Carollo

• Description

  Pubescence of a hypanthium of Couratari macrosperma at NY showing the stellate trichomes based on Silva & Rosario 465 from Rondônia, Brazil. Upper left: view of a hypanthium. Upper right: close-up of preceeding. Note that the tufts are densely arranged giving the hypanthial surface a smooth appearance.. Lower left: tufts with short trichomes at the base. Overall the trichomes are long (51µm to 671µm). Lower right: SEM of a tuft of trichomes. Note that the tuft has short basal trichomes. CAROL'S NOTES: Upper right: close-up of preceeding. Note that the tufs are densely arranged giving the hypanthial surface a smooth appearance. Lower left: tufts with short trichomes at the base. Overall the trichomes are long (51µm to 671µm). Lower right: close-up of preceeding.

• Specimens

  Specimen - 685524, M. G. Silva 465, Couratari macrosperma A.C.Sm., Lecythidaceae (245.0), Magnoliophyta; South America, Brazil, Acre

• Taxonomy

  Couratari macrosperma A.C.Sm.

• Copyright Statement

  Copyright 2014 Caroline Carollo

• Image Type

  SEM

• Continent

  South America

• Country

  Brazil