Eschweilera pedicellata (Rich.) S.A.Mori

  • Filed As

    Lecythidaceae
    Eschweilera pedicellata (Rich.) S.A.Mori

  • Collector(s)

    E. L. Taylor E1158 with M. F. F. da Silva, N. A. Rosa, J. Oliveira, M. R. Santos, C. S. Rosario, J. B. F. Silva, 06 Apr 1983

  • Location

    Brazil. Maranhão. Santa Luzia Mun. Fazenda Mapisa, entrance at intersection BR222, left bank of Rio Buriticupu; airport 2 km. from entrance. At end of landing strip.

  • Habitat

    Collections made on steep slopes below airstrip which is 2 km. from main fazenda road. Vine forest on sandy soil. This species very abundant.

  • Description

    Tree 15 m. tall, 25 cm. cirum.; sepals green; exterior of petals rosy pink at base, lavender above; exterior of hood lavender center of interior white; staminodes yellow; pollen yellow; stigmatic area green with white apex. Wood sample. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00918613

    Occurrence ID: 617b3a54-0d11-4695-b905-73d3d8f56131

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Maranhão

  • County/Municipio

    Santa Luzia Mun.

  • Locality

    Fazenda Mapisa, entrance at intersection BR222, left bank of Rio Buriticupu; airport 2 km. from entrance. At end of landing strip

  • Coordinates

    -4.5, -46.5

  • Distribution

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