Cochlospermum vitifolium (Willd.) Spreng.

  • Filed As

    Bixaceae
    Cochlospermum vitifolium (Willd.) Spreng.

  • Collector(s)

    B. Hoffman 1077 with H. Jacobs, 27 Feb 1992

  • Location

    Guyana. Region: U. Takutu-U. Essequibo. S Pakaraima Mts. at "Corona Falls", ± 20 km NW of Karasabai village.

  • Habitat

    Dry seasonal forest on hillsides. Riparian vegetation on boulders and sandbanks.

  • Description

    Tree to 15 m, corolla yellow, stamens yellow distally, orange proximally, ovary densely white pubescent. Fruit light green velutinous; seeds numerous, held in dense white fibers. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 423956

    Occurrence ID: d89e3943-00a4-4a1f-9aa7-580e1bfa3d5c

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • Locality

    Region: U. Takutu-U. Essequibo. S Pakaraima Mts. at "Corona Falls", ± 20 km NW of Karasabai village

  • Elevation

    Alt. 150 m. (492 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    4.15, -59.68

  • Distribution

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