Acalypha gummifera Lundell
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Filed As
Euphorbiaceae
Acalypha gummifera Lundell ( isotype ) -
Collector(s)
W. A. Schipp 1290, 23 Jun 1934
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Location
Belize. Camp 34, British Honduras-Guatemala survey.
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Description
Medium sized shrub found on hill top in partial shade. Flowers cream. This differs entierly from No. 129. The leaves of this plant are very gummy to the touch and of a reddish brown colour. 6 ft. lin. dia.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 38417
Occurrence ID: 0ee67360-2537-47ca-a390-6b20e3da4bb8
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Malpighiales
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Family
Euphorbiaceae
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All Determinations
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Type Details
isotype of Acalypha gummifera Lundell
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Region
Central America
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Country
Belize
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Locality
Camp 34, British Honduras-Guatemala survey
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Elevation
Alt. 883.9 m. (2900 ft.)
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Coordinates
16.3638, -89.197
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Coordinate Uncertainty (m)
11948
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Georeferencing Method
Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide (Zermoglio et. Referenced Fig. 7 map (Lowden, 1970) for location information of Camp 34. Coordinates of approximate area of Camp 34 were located. Radial estimated as distance between coordinates and farthest extent of mountainous region southward (north of San Vicente).
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Geodetic Datum
WGS84
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Distribution
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Acalypha gummifera Lundell