Cordia rickseckeri Millsp.

  • Filed As

    Boraginaceae
    Cordia rickseckeri Millsp. ( type )

  • Collector(s)

    A. E. Ricksecker 409, 28 May 1896

  • Location

    Virgin Islands (U.S.). Saint Croix. On seashore at Cotton Valley, east end of St. Croix, D.W.I. [=Dutch West Indies].

  • Description

    Somewhat like Cordia sebestana, but calyx shining yellow orange, leathery, fleshy, ovate, open by rupture, flowers orange. The Cordia sebestana here usually has scarlet flowers and grows to a tree. Only one plant seen. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Specimen Notes

    This specimen has 4 leaves detached from twig, one damaged corolla and an immature fruit, Feb 1997.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 111178

    Occurrence ID: faace860-5a26-41da-9a41-c80f97566aee

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Virgin Islands (U.S.)

  • State/Province

    Saint Croix

  • Locality

    On seashore at Cotton Valley, east end of St. Croix, D.W.I. [=Dutch West Indies].

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