Himatanthus bracteatus (A.DC.) Woodson

  • Filed As

    Apocynaceae
    Himatanthus bracteatus (A.DC.) Woodson

  • Collector(s)

    Y. E. J. Mexia 4136, 19 Dec 1929

  • Location

    Brazil. Minas Gerais. Viçosa Mun. Viçosa Agricultural College lands; southeast corner.

  • Habitat

    In dense second growth woods.

  • Description

    Tree 10-12 m. high; thick milky juice; white flower. Used as a purgative against fevers. Phenology of specimen: Fruit, Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01066655

    Occurrence ID: 1142e224-7ef1-4466-a0ea-d5d811a0fb7c

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Minas Gerais

  • County/Municipio

    Viçosa Mun.

  • Locality

    Viçosa Agricultural College lands; southeast corner

  • Elevation

    Alt. 590 m. (1936 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -20.7613, -42.868

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    5000

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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