Duroia hirsuta (Poepp.) K.Schum.
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Filed As
Rubiaceae
Duroia hirsuta (Poepp.) K.Schum. -
Collector(s)
D. C. Daly 8285 with M. Silveira, R. Saraiva, L. A. Lima, N. Goldstein, 20 Sep 1994
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Location
Brazil. Acre. Tarauacá Mun. Rio Tarauacá, river at low water. Seringal Universo, Colocaçao Praia do Carapaná, proposed Kaxinawá Indian reserve.
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Habitat
Recent sediments, relatively level terrain, low-lying areas flooded for several months in winter (Nov-Mar). Primary forest.
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Description
Tree to 6 m or more. Inflorescences terminal, flowers white, borne laterally; fruits erect, ellipsoid. Dense monospecific population of approx. 20 individuals covering an area of approx. 45 x 45 m. Use: fruits edible. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 870266
Occurrence ID: ee09ffa6-5a0c-4d10-b6fa-640d7afa74da
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Gentianales
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Family
Rubiaceae
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All Determinations
Duroia hirsuta (Poepp.) K.Schum. det C. M. Taylor, 2006
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Region
South America
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Country
Brazil
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State/Province
Acre
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County/Municipio
Tarauacá Mun.
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Locality
Rio Tarauacá, river at low water. Seringal Universo, Colocaçao Praia do Carapaná, proposed Kaxinawá Indian reserve.
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Coordinates
-8.4417, -71.3533
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Distribution
Rubiaceae ^UYO '?QsJiVfe Det. C.M. Taylor 2006 Missouri Botanical Garden Herbarium (MO) Plants of Acre, Brazil The New York Botanical Garden Universidade Federal do Acre No. 8285 Rubiaceae Duroia Brazil. Acre. Sena Madureira: Basin of Rio Purus, Rio Macaua. River descending, 3 m below high water mark. Seringal Universo, Colocagao Praia do Carapana, proposed Kaxinawa Indian reserve, ca 8°26.50’S, 71°21.20’W. On recent sediments, relatively level terrain, low-lying areas flooded for several months in winter (Nov-Mar). Primary forest. Tree to 6 m or more. Inflorescences terminal, flowers white, borne laterally; fruits erect, ellipsoid. Dense monospecific population of approx. 20 individuals covering an area of approx. 45 x 45 m. Use: fruits edible. D. C. Daly, M. Silveira, R. Saraiva, L. A. Lima & N. Goldstein 20 Sep 1994 NYdb Supported by the National Science Foundation 00870266
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Duroia hirsuta (Poepp.) K.Schum.