Thoracocarpus bissectus (Vell.) Harling

  • Filed As

    Cyclanthaceae
    Thoracocarpus bissectus (Vell.) Harling

  • Collector(s)

    D. C. Daly 9468 with R. Saraiva, L. Lima, P. A. Ferraz, J. R. Bandeira, 11 Mar 1997

  • Location

    Brazil. Acre. Bujari Mun. Basin of Rio Purus, Rio Antimari, Floresta Estadual do Antimari, right bank, Colocaçao Pé da Terra.

  • Habitat

    Terra firme forest on undulating terrain. No signs of Guadua bamboo (and not so in recent memory). Occasional.

  • Description

    root-climbing epiphyte. Root-climbing epiphyte 15 cm in tree, inflorescences suberect. In low-lying, occasionally flooded forest. Use: Root fibers used to make brooms, baskets.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 754651

    Occurrence ID: 382e7720-f284-45d6-9f81-37d8e32e88ba

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Acre

  • County/Municipio

    Bujari Mun.

  • Locality

    Basin of Rio Purus, Rio Antimari, Floresta Estadual do Antimari, right bank, Colocaçao Pé da Terra.

  • Coordinates

    -9.4094, -68.15

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