Cochlospermum orinocense (Kunth) Steud.

  • Filed As

    Bixaceae
    Cochlospermum orinocense (Kunth) Steud.

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Ratter R6791 with S. Bridgewater, E. Cardoso, J. Fonsêca, Valdir P. de Lima, Lucília M. Passon & Tânia Sanaiotti, 9 vii 1993

  • Location

    Brazil. Maranhão. Carolina Mun. About 15 km N of Carolina, on back road.

  • Habitat

    In disturbed cerrado.

  • Description

    Tree 12 m tall, 27 cm. dbh, with smooth grey bark with short, shallow, vertical fissures. Trunk very straight, erect, with whorled lateral branches. Petals bright yellow. Sepals brownish yellow. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00877870

    Occurrence ID: 4a2ca6ab-da3d-459b-81d1-05574b27f74c

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Maranhão

  • County/Municipio

    Carolina Mun.

  • Locality

    About 15 km N of Carolina, on back road

  • Coordinates

    -6.83, -47.47

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