Dioclea macrocarpa Huber

  • Filed As

    Fabaceae
    Dioclea macrocarpa Huber

  • Collector(s)

    S. A. Mori 24679 with S. Heald, B. Wallnöfer, B. Fischer & M. Gustafsson, 07 Nov 1997

  • Location

    French Guiana. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. Saül and vicinity. Les Eaux Claires, ca. 7 km N of Saül. Sentier Botanique, ca. 1.3-2 km from start of trail.

  • Habitat

    Lowland tropical moist forest. Primary. Non-flooded.

  • Description

    Liana. Leaves coriaceous, shiny. Inflorescences cauline. Flowers with sweet odor; petals purple, standard with yellow nectar guide. Immature fruits densely rufuscent; old fruits on liana with coiled valves. [Photos]. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Specimen Notes

    see NY barcode 170031 (separate fruit)

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 170030

    Occurrence ID: 18b63f7f-2d8a-4c3b-810c-ce97bb3f51b2

  • Laboratory Collections

    Structural Botany, 1027572, S. A. Mori 24679, Dioclea macrocarpa Huber - Accepted : Fabaceae (152.0) : : : Magnoliophyta;

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    French Guiana

  • State/Province

    Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni

  • Locality

    Saül and vicinity. Les Eaux Claires, ca. 7 km N of Saül. Sentier Botanique, ca. 1.3-2 km from start of trail.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 200 - 300 m. (656 - 984 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    3.62, -53.2

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