Persea austin-smithii Standl.

  • Filed As

    Lauraceae
    Persea austin-smithii Standl. ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    A. F. Smith 68, 30 Apr 1937

  • Location

    Costa Rica. Alajuela. Palmira, Canton de Alfaro Ruiz.

  • Habitat

    Growing in a little swale at edge of forest, insuny position. A rather rare but notable tree here.

  • Description

    Base 80 inches; main trunk dead and broken off, two side trunks persisting, each 8 in. dia. Tree 30 ft. high, expanse 30 ft; bud cluster yellowish; open flower dull yellow-brown. Very peculiar wood layers. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 355804

    Occurrence ID: d01c9774-1c13-4cd4-ab94-4ebc7bb67b3f

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • State/Province

    Alajuela

  • Locality

    Palmira, Canton de Alfaro Ruiz.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2133.6 m. (7000 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    10.2118, -84.3809

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    1187

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of Palmira were located. Linear extent was calculated as the halved distance between coordinates and center of nearest named place, Laguna (1175 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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