Grias cauliflora L.

  • Filed As

    Lecythidaceae
    Grias cauliflora L.

  • Collector(s)

    H. P. Fuchs 21701 with L. Zanella, 02 Feb 1967

  • Location

    Colombia. Chocó. Area of Baudó. On right bank of river Baudó, about 11.5 km upstream from estuary, opposite estuary on Quebrada Angueradó (Camp-site) (=Q. Taparalito on old Shell-map).

  • Habitat

    In muddy soil immediately at waters edge, influenced by salt water during high tide.

  • Description

    Small bushy treelet, 3.5 m high. Leaves with dark-green, glossy upper surface; flowers originating from the stem, petals white, with slight odour of indefinite character, fruits originating from stem, greenish-brown similar to Boskoop apples. Phenology of specimen: Sterile.

  • Specimen Notes

    [See duplicate sheet, NY barcode 00810012]

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00853388

    Occurrence ID: baee18da-c2ec-41cc-9e26-eb49f687ef3f

  • Related Objects

    Specimen - 00810012, H. P. Fuchs 21701, Grias cauliflora L., Lecythidaceae (245.0), Magnoliophyta; South America, Colombia, Chocó

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Chocó

  • Locality

    Area of Baudó. On right bank of river Baudó, about 11.5 km upstream from estuary, opposite estuary on Quebrada Angueradó (Camp-site) (=Q. Taparalito on old Shell-map).

  • Elevation

    Alt. 5 m. (16 ft.)

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