Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott

  • Filed As

    Araceae
    Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 54893, 06 Nov 1943

  • Location

    Ecuador. Napo-Pastaza: along Río Pastaza, between Río Topo, at Topo, and Mera.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 03780450

    Occurrence ID: 296c0610-d717-4180-9be2-f1389e400113

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • Locality

    Napo-Pastaza: along Río Pastaza, between Río Topo, at Topo, and Mera

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1158 - 1675 m. (3799 - 5495 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -1.4167, -78.1669

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    3972

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of Topo were located. Linear extent was calculated as the halved distance between coordinates and center of nearest named place, Mera (3960 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using the MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

  • Geodetic Datum

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54893 PLANTS OF ECUADOR
dol*CAs'.* esculent* U )5cJ*efi
TjX^ls^ 3/mi
"papaohlna"
Cultivated for edible corm; leaves
peltate, pale dull green or with
lavender below
Prov. Napo-Pastaza: densely forested slopes, along Rio Pastaza,
between Río Topo, at Topo, and Mera, altitude 1,158-1,675 meters.
JULIAN A. STEYERMARK	NOVEMBER 6, 1943
03780450