Gustavia paucisperma (S.A.Mori) S.A.Mori

  • Filed As

    Lecythidaceae
    Gustavia paucisperma (S.A.Mori) S.A.Mori

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Steyermark 101558 with George Bunting, Carlos Blanco, 29 Mar 1968

  • Location

    Venezuela. Apure. Reserva Forestal San Camilo: Selva siempreverde a lo largo de la Quebrada de El Dique, al suroeste del caserío San Camilo (El Nula).

  • Habitat

    selva siempreverde.

  • Description

    Tree 20 cm diam. 8-10 m tall, branches spreading, flowers very fragant, white throughout. Calyx pale green with creamy-buff at apex; anthers creamy-yellow; leaves subchartaceous, dark green above, dull green below; petals 5.6 cm long, 3.5 cm wide, flowers 10.5-12 cm across. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Specimen Notes

    See duplicate also at NY barcode 810178.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 810179

    Occurrence ID: 6293c48a-0157-4ffa-b0bd-250ffa658986

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Apure

  • Locality

    Reserva Forestal San Camilo: Selva siempreverde a lo largo de la Quebrada de El Dique, al suroeste del caserío San Camilo (El Nula)

  • Elevation

    Alt. 250 m. (820 ft.)

  • Distribution

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