Genipa americana L.

  • Filed As

    Rubiaceae
    Genipa americana L.

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 10816 with R. Souza, R. de Castro, A. Ferreira, 24 Oct 1968

  • Location

    Brazil. Mato Grosso. c. 10 km. West along the Suiá Missu road which leaves the main road c. 20 km. North of base camp.

  • Habitat

    In swampy low lying ground by roadside at margin of dry forest.

  • Description

    Tree to six metres with large strongly ribbed leathery leaves. Leaves dark green above, paler beneath. Fruit green with faint longitudinal ribs. Not yet ripe (carp. collection). Phenology of specimen: Sterile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 950282

    Occurrence ID: 9f0b4d03-381c-4553-886f-d2ad7b1ea3b5

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Gentianales

  • Family

    Rubiaceae

  • All Determinations

    Genipa americana L.

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Mato Grosso

  • Locality

    c. 10 km. West along the Suiá Missu road which leaves the main road c. 20 km. North of base camp.

  • Coordinates

    -12.82, -51.77

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EX HERBARIO KEWENSI
ROYAL SOCIETY./ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY EXPEDITION 1967-1969
CENTRAL BRAZILIAN PLATEAU
State of Mato Grosso. Expedition Base Camp: 12c 49' S., 51° 46' W.
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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
00950282
Rubiaceae
c. 10 km. West along the Sui£ Missu road which
leaves the main road c. 20 km. North of base
camp.
In swampy low lying ground by roadside at
margin of dry forest.
Tree to six metres with large strongly ribbed
leathery leaves. Leaves dark green above,
paler beneath. Fruit green with faint
longitudinal ribs. Not yet ripe (carp,
collection).
24th Oct. 1968
R.M. HARLEY, R. SOUZA, R. de CASTRO &
A. FERREIRA	No. 10816
00950282