Conocarpus erectus L.
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Filed As
Combretaceae
Conocarpus erectus L. -
Identifiers
NY Barcode: 02531911
Occurrence ID: 717603f8-0d19-4e01-ba30-81c7363a117c
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Myrtales
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Family
Combretaceae
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All Determinations
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Location Notes
[West Indies]
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Distribution
oo| 2W The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU) Species Family Common Name Description Conocarpus erectus Combretaceae Button Wood Tree with make flowers. Au: L. Location/Habitat South of New Bight and Douds, but just north of Old Bight. Found along the main road in a swampy scrubby scattered low dry evergreen forest / coppice. 24° 15 08 N Longitude 75°2345W Latitude Uses/Comments Collector(s) Collection No NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN 02531 One of the best woods to make a fire with and cook over. Imparts a great flavor to barbecued meats. Laurel R. Richey 99-398 Duplicates 5 Date June 7, 1999 Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation 02531911
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Conocarpus erectus L.