Zygia cataractae (Kunth) L.Rico

  • Filed As

    Mimosaceae
    Zygia cataractae (Kunth) L.Rico

  • Collector(s)

    H. L. Clark 7907 with P. Maquirino, 21 Apr 1981

  • Location

    Venezuela. Amazonas. San Carlos de Río Negro, ca. 20 km S of confluence of Río Negro and Brazo Casiquiare; on Isla Mayabo, 10 km. S of San Carlos.

  • Habitat

    Rebalse ( igapó).

  • Description

    Tree ±20 m. high. Fruit on branches below leaves; pale green; edible sweet, white-cottony aril covering seed. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01278155

    Occurrence ID: 5e6d932e-958b-4886-9076-20b81d3134c1

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Amazonas

  • Locality

    San Carlos de Río Negro, ca. 20 km S of confluence of Río Negro and Brazo Casiquiare; on Isla Mayabo, 10 km. S of San Carlos.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 119 m. (390 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    1.93, -67.05

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