Apical view of a flower of Lecythis mesophylla. Photo by R. Aguilar.

• Title

  Apical view of a flower of Lecythis mesophylla. Photo by R. Aguilar.

• Creator(s)

  R. Aguilar

• Publisher

  NYBG

• Description

  Apical view of flower of Lecythis mesophylla based on Reinaldo Aguilar 13712 from the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Note the yellow at the entrance to the flower which is assumed to be a nectar guide. This species has a closed androecial hood and the petals are pressed against the androecium to keep out all but the efficient pollinators.

• Specimens

  Pending, R. Aguilar 13712, Lecythis mesophylla S.A.Mori, Lecythidaceae (245.0), Magnoliophyta; Central America, Costa Rica, Puntarenas

• Taxonomy

  Lecythis mesophylla S.A.Mori

• Copyright Statement

  Copyright 2012 Reinaldo Aguilar

• Image Type

  Field photograph

• Continent

  Central America

• Country

  Costa Rica