Eschweilera tenax (Moritz ex O.Berg) Miers

  • Filed As

    Lecythidaceae
    Eschweilera tenax (Moritz ex O.Berg) Miers

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 89737, 17 Oct 1961

  • Location

    Venezuela. Aragua. Parque Nacional Henry Pittier. Guamitas, along trail between Guamitas and La Mesa.

  • Habitat

    Rich forest on southwest-facing side of mountain, bordering quebrada above Guamitas.

  • Description

    Tree, 20-25 m tall. Leaves stiff-coriaceous, deep green above, dull green below; fruit scarce, dull green; epidermis tearing with difficulty.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 690390

    Occurrence ID: 2aebc270-20a8-47cd-8eaf-a77f98fad426

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Aragua

  • Locality

    Parque Nacional Henry Pittier. Guamitas, along trail between Guamitas and La Mesa.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 950 - 1150 m. (3117 - 3773 ft.)

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