Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.

  • Filed As

    Rhamnaceae
    Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.

  • Collector(s)

    G. J. Breckon 6656 with L. Dávila Murphy & J. Narrero Guzmán, 22 Oct 2002

  • Location

    Puerto Rico. Vieques. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Refuge in western Vieques. Along road to summit of Monte Pirata.

  • Habitat

    Soil sandy, yellow. Common to dominant along road.

  • Description

    Shrubs to small trees, 1-5 m high, branches divaricate; leaves shiny green above, grey beneath; flowers greenish-yellow with cloying fragrance (2 p.m.). Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Specimen Notes

    Cattle eat the fruits spreading seeds.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01008840

    Occurrence ID: a5c944b9-2452-4554-b388-3778d21f9e1a

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Puerto Rico

  • State/Province

    Vieques

  • Locality

    U.S. Fish & Wildlife Refuge in western Vieques. Along road to summit of Monte Pirata.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 160 m. (525 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    18.1033, -65.5526

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