Zygia latifolia var. communis Barneby & J.W.Grimes

  • Filed As

    Mimosaceae
    Zygia latifolia var. communis Barneby & J.W.Grimes

  • Collector(s)

    T. R. van Andel 685 with D. John, E. Thomas, 23 Dec 1995

  • Location

    Guyana. Kariako Village, Barama River, North-West District.

  • Habitat

    Mora riparian forest around Kariako Village. Tree is said to growe only on river banks and along creeks.

  • Description

    Medium sized tree, branches hanging over water. Leaves compound, oppostie. Flowers pink and white long stamens. Unripe pods 14 cm. long, green. Poisonous? Wood very hard. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01299045

    Occurrence ID: 65db0a29-d4e4-42f9-8098-f82331142a60

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • Locality

    Kariako Village, Barama River, North-West District

  • Elevation

    Alt. 145 m. (476 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    7.37, -59.7

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