Chrysobalanus icaco L.

HERBARIUM DF
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
plants qf SEYCHELLE ISLANDS
(ca. 5 05 Sj 56 j)E)
Chrysobalanaceae
Chrysobalanus icaco L.
PRASLIN ISLAND. Valle de Mai. Along road side
in forest of Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica).
Said to be important in preventing erosion.
Local, name* Prune de France.
3 m high shrub or small tree.
Henrik Balslev No. 6*4-2
26 NOV 1979
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