Hyeronima alchorneoides Allemão

Universidad Central de Venezuela - Herbario Dr. V. M. Ovalles - Facultad de Farmacia
ETHNOBOTANY OF THE BARI, SIERRA DE PERIJA
Estado Zulia, Venezuela
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H'te'tornirria alchormeoicle6 flif&mao
Bari: Yiog
A large tree 100 cm. dbh & 40 m. tall.
The soil is normally sandy dark brown, quite humid and rich in humus. Tropical
environment with an annual average of 27°C temp. ( at ISO m. of altitude) and 3500
mm. of rain with high humidity and a dry season from December IS till March IS (with
rain at least once a week).
Fruit is not edible and firewood not good. It is a game animal food for parrot
(Amazon sp.), kinkajou, paca, agouti, spider monkey, toucan, and many medium size
birds. Its heart is used as house pillar for langhouses. Fruit is called yiogbogbda.
Plant collected 3 km. W of Saimadodyi (9*36*N-72*55'W), Elev. 180 m.
Leg.: M. Lizarralde ML308	14 April 1994
Investigation aided hy the WSaSTfia Kntiwfatinn, hnntiit* JE5o5¡55Sc Botiny tJj 85 Yo«k BetMuSS"
Garden and the University of California at Bakcley.
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