Parkia discolor Spruce ex Benth.

  • Filed As

    Mimosaceae
    Parkia discolor Spruce ex Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    W. C. Steward P20179, 1-Feb-74

  • Location

    Brazil. Amazonas. Manaus. On beach east of Ponta Negra.

  • Description

    Tree, 5m tall, fllowers red. Buds brown. Immature fruit burgundy.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01190309

    Occurrence ID: d1970e3c-3e0c-4495-a684-e3fcf2f84741

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Amazonas

  • Locality

    Manaus. On beach east of Ponta Negra.

  • Coordinates

    -3.0276, -60.1013

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    2363.58

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Using Google Maps, located neighborhood Ponta Negra in Manaus, Amazonas. Located the beach of Ponta Negra, assuming it to be the sandy area adjacent to Igarapé do Tarumã-açu in the northern section of Ponta Negra. Approximated the geographic center of the beach using visible evidence, then used Canadensys Lat/Long Crosshairs to find the coordinates. Used measurement tool (Google Maps) to find the linear extent by measuring from the selected coordinates to the farthest extent of the beach. Input coordinates, linear extent (2362.00 m.), and measurement error (.01 m.) into the MaNIS Georeferencing Calculator to find the uncertainty radius.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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