Duroia hirsuta (Poepp.) K.Schum.

  • 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

  • Location

    Brazil. Acre. Tarauacá Mun. Rio Tarauacá, river at low water. Seringal Universo, Colocaçao Praia do Carapaná, proposed Kaxinawá Indian reserve.

  • Habitat

    Recent sediments, relatively level terrain, low-lying areas flooded for several months in winter (Nov-Mar). Primary forest.

  • 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.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 870266

    Occurrence ID: ee09ffa6-5a0c-4d10-b6fa-640d7afa74da

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Acre

  • County/Municipio

    Tarauacá Mun.

  • Locality

    Rio Tarauacá, river at low water. Seringal Universo, Colocaçao Praia do Carapaná, proposed Kaxinawá Indian reserve.

  • Coordinates

    -8.4417, -71.3533

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Rubiaceae
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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