Schefflera chimantensis (Steyerm. & Maguire) Maguire, Steyerm. & Frodin

  • Filed As

    Araliaceae
    Schefflera chimantensis (Steyerm. & Maguire) Maguire, Steyerm. & Frodin

  • Collector(s)

    B. K. Holst 3660, 27 Mar 1987

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Piar Mun. Aparaman-tepui, westernmost of 4 tepuis in the Aparaman range.

  • Habitat

    Summit of highly eroded sandstone mesa; with crevices 20-30 m deep and tall rock columns. Vegetation sparse and low on the columns, samll trees and shrubs growing in crevices.

  • Description

    Tree, 4 m; indument of new growth light brown; fruits light green.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    DNA Voucher: Tissue sample removed February 2018 for study by Sarah Hardy & Greg Plunkett. DNA #165 Plants pressed in 30-50% Isopropyl Alcohol

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 03227129

    Occurrence ID: d51fa59c-dbcb-4dd5-8b7e-c7982698d133

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • County/Municipio

    Piar Mun.

  • Locality

    Aparaman-tepui, westernmost of 4 tepuis in the Aparaman range

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2100 m. (6890 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.9, -62.12

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Plants pressed in 30-50% Isopropyl Alcohol
Funds provided by GEO Magazine, Germany, and Julian Steyermark
Logistical support provided By Terramar Foundation, Venezuela
VENEZUELA
ARALIACEAE
Schefflera chimantensis (Maguire & Steyerm.)
Maguire, Steyerm. & Frodin
det. Holst. 1987
EDO. BOL I V AR: Dist. Piar.	’
Aparaman-tepu I » westernmost of 4 tepuis
in the Aparaman range. 2100 m. 5#54'N»
62*07fW. Summit of highly eroded sand-
stone mesa; with crevices 20-30 m deep
and tall rock columns. Vegetation sparse
and low on the columns» small trees and
shrubs growing in crevices.
Tree» 4 m; indûment of new growth
light brown; fruits light green.
27 March 1987
Bruce K. Holst 3660
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (M0)
03227129