Erythroxylum splendidum Plowman

  • Filed As

    Erythroxylaceae
    Erythroxylum splendidum Plowman ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    T. C. Plowman 12818 with André M. d Carvalho, 06 Feb 1983

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Valença Mun. Km. 9 na estrada Valença-Guaibim. Near sea level.

  • Habitat

    Arboreal restinga on white sand.

  • Description

    Slender treelet 5 m. tall growing in disturbed restinga on white sand. Trunk dark brown, 2 cm. in diameter. Branches few, horizontal, plagiotropic; branches and twigs dark reddish brwn with pale brown lenticels. Leaves plane, dark shiny green on upper surface; somewhat lighter green, shiny on lower surface. Flowers solitary to 3, in axils on last and current season's growth, creamy white. Fruits light red-orange. Long-styled plant. Flowers and fruits in alcohol. Voucher for chemical analysis. Wood voucher.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 399922

    Occurrence ID: 1153e4c8-8246-4e97-8dcc-ce95da51dc87

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • County/Municipio

    Valença Mun.

  • Locality

    Km. 9 na estrada Valença-Guaibim. Near sea level.

  • Coordinates

    -13.3, -39

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