Cochlospermum orinocense (Kunth) Steud.

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Cochlospermum orinocense (Kunth) Steud.
det. D.A. Neill (MO), 2008
Morona-Santiago: Taisha Cantón
Shuar village of Tukup, on south bank of
Rio Macuma, about 2 km above its
junction with the Rio Cangaime. Tall
moist forest on nearly level plain.
One-hectare forest inventory plot
established by Tukup high school
students in program supported by
National Geographic Society "Genographic
Legacy Fund". This site, about 2 km
south of the Rio Macuma, somewhat
swampy, parts of plot indundated after
heavy rains.
23 Jul 2008
David A. Neill & Shuar Botany Team
16400
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (M0)
200 m
Tree 20 m tall, with trunk 40 cm DBH.
Trunk somewhat swollen at base. Wood
rather soft. Flowers borne on leafless
branches. Flowers bright yellow, very
showy at a distance. This is the first
record for Ecuador for Cochlospermum
orinocense. Outside of 1-hectare tree
plot, along trail from Tukup village.
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