Protium carolense Daly

  • Filed As

    Burseraceae
    Protium carolense Daly ( holotype )

  • Collector(s)

    W. W. Thomas 3176, 20 Apr 1984

  • Location

    Venezuela. Amazonas. Río Negro Mun. Cerro La Neblina expedition: Vicinity of Base Camp on Río Marawinuma. Forests near base camp.

  • Description

    Tree to ca. 13 m. Sap strongly aromatic and flammable, collecting between roots at tree base in large crystalline masses; leaves shiny, dark green above with pale veins; inflorescence panicle and peduncle pale green; calyx very pale green; corolla creamy or greenish-white; flowers with faint sweet odor. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 345769

    Occurrence ID: f81cd0d5-b91a-4fc2-b72a-14feea359144

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Amazonas

  • County/Municipio

    Río Negro Mun.

  • Locality

    Cerro La Neblina expedition: Vicinity of Base Camp on Río Marawinuma. Forests near base camp

  • Elevation

    Alt. 140 m. (459 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    0.83, -66.17

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