Uncaria guianensis (Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.

  • Filed As

    Rubiaceae
    Uncaria guianensis (Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.

  • Collector(s)

    P. G. Delprete 7758 with T. Croat, E. C. Oliveira & E. Ferreira, 13 Nov 2001

  • Location

    Brazil. Acre. Porto Walter Mun. Near River Juruá Mirim, localidade Periquito.

  • Habitat

    Secondary forest with canopy 25-35 m tall, with many lianas, locally called "mata de cipó".

  • Description

    Lianas growing over shrubs and trees at 4-5 m above ground. Leaves thinly subcoriaceous, dark green and shiny above. Fruits immature, pale green.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 802149

    Occurrence ID: 500cc2d4-fc4e-4717-92fb-dac3d8ed3419

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Acre

  • County/Municipio

    Porto Walter Mun.

  • Locality

    Near River Juruá Mirim, localidade Periquito

  • Elevation

    Alt. 230 m. (755 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -8.22, -73.03

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Flora of Acre, Brazil
The New York Botanical Garden
Universidade Federal do Acre
No. 7758
Rubiaceae
Uncaria guianensis Aubl.
Brazil. Acre. Porto Walter: Near River Juruá Mirim,
localidade Periquito. 08°13’S, 73°02’W. 230 m.
Secondary forest with canopy 25-35 m tall, with many
lianas, locally called "mata de cipó".
Lianas growing over shrubs and trees at 4-5 m above
ground. Leaves thinly subcoriaceous, dark green and shiny
above. Fruits immature, pale green.
P. Delprete, T. Croat, E. C. Oliveira & E. Ferreira
13 Nov 2001
Supported by the Tinker Foundation
NYdb
00802149