Myrcia splendens (Sw.) DC.

  • Filed As

    Myrtaceae
    Myrcia splendens (Sw.) DC.

  • Collector(s)

    D. E. Atha 1328 with Polo Romero, 08 Jun 1996

  • Location

    Belize. Toledo. Temash River, ca 11 km W of Caribbean Sea and ca 3.5 km N of Belize/Guatemala border;.

  • Habitat

    Riparian and floodplain forest; associated with Orbigyna, Pachira, Ceiba, Desmoncus, Cecropia, Cedrela, Bursera simarouba, tall Calophyllum, Calathea, Heliconia with upright orange bracts, Bactris mexicana?.

  • Description

    Tree, 2-3cm diameter; leaves opposite, attenuate, short petiole; flowers fragrant white. Phenology of specimen: Flower and Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01159268

    Occurrence ID: ebf6a8ee-eee6-479c-b9dd-32684e10f4db

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Toledo

  • Locality

    Temash River, ca 11 km W of Caribbean Sea and ca 3.5 km N of Belize/Guatemala border;

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1 m. (3 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    15.9495, -89.0334

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