Acalypha scandens Benth.

  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Malpighiales

  • Family

    Euphorbiaceae

  • All Determinations

    Acalypha scandens Benth.

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • State/Province

    Barima-Waini

  • Locality

    Wenamu Creek, Barama River

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2129 m. (6985 ft.)

  • Location Notes

    [South America]

  • Distribution

    Map all specimens of this taxon

Revisión de Acalypha L. para el Neotrópico
Confirmavit
J. M. Cardiel (Real Jardin Botànico, C.S.I.C.) 1998
FOREST DEPARTMENT OF BRITISH GUIANA.
Date
21.7.52
Field No.
Record No? _
Alt.	6986
T 3422
Deac.
fienamu Creek» Barafe* River
Thin f" diameter brownish rope
scrambling and trailing over low trees
beside riv:*r - leaves soft» hairy
flower8 in axill. bracteate spikes,
over; bracts fimbriate, saucer-shaped»
partly enclosing the fruit - fruit
markedly trigonal» green» hairy»
dehiscent into 3 cocci; seeds 1-3
ovoid» sepia coloured» hard» glossy»
faintly ridged on belly» 3 x 2 bub,
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
03924771
Vern. Name
Bot. Name Acalypha scandens Benth,
Family Dupl«det.Kew
SÜPHORBIACSAB
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