Phenakospermum guyannense (Rich.) Miq.
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Filed As
Strelitziaceae
Phenakospermum guyannense (Rich.) Miq. -
Collector(s)
S. A. Mori 24808 with S. V. Heald, O. Pihlar & A. Giordano, 01 Jul 1998
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Location
French Guiana. Saül and vicinity. Airport Road between Saül and airport.
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Habitat
Secondary vegetation.
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Description
Herb, 6 m tall. Inflorescence erect, with spent flowers. Inflorescence cut at 12:00 h, brought to camp and placed in water where 2 flowers opened at 16:30 h. Petals white, stamens not yet free, aroma indolic and melon-like. Aroma gathered between 18:50 and 20:55 h. Vouchered by photo only. Collected on airport road. Phenology of specimen: Flower.
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Specimen Notes
Specimen consists of photographs only.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 227552
Occurrence ID: fee377e2-9f6f-41a5-b642-d5ac953b3686
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Feedback
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Zingiberales
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Family
Strelitziaceae
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All Determinations
Phenakospermum guyannense (Rich.) Miq. det S. A. Mori, 1998
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Region
South America
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Country
French Guiana
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Locality
Saül and vicinity. Airport Road between Saül and airport.
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Elevation
Alt. 200 m. (656 ft.)
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Coordinates
3.62, -53.2
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Distribution
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Phenakospermum guyannense (Rich.) Miq.