Smilax fluminensis Steud.

  • Filed As

    Smilacaceae
    Smilax fluminensis Steud.

  • Collector(s)

    R. M. Harley 21599 with G. L. Bromley, A. M. de Carvalho, J. L. Hage & H. S. Brito, 20 Apr 1980

  • Location

    Brazil. Bahia. Basin of the Upper Sao Francisco River. 4km N of Bom Jesus da Lapa, on the main road to Ibotirama.

  • Habitat

    Secondary vegetation along roadside, with caatinga, and dry deciduous forest.

  • Description

    Woody climber to 3m. Leaves rather pale green paler beneath. Stem galucous green with reddish tinges. Flower buds coriaceous in small red-tinged heads. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 625373

    Occurrence ID: df6e0efe-63c6-4f68-ac26-198c5c45a923

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Bahia

  • Locality

    Basin of the Upper Sao Francisco River. 4km N of Bom Jesus da Lapa, on the main road to Ibotirama.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 450 m. (1476 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -13.22, -43.4

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