Agonandra brasiliensis subsp. racemigera Hiepko
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Authority
Hiepko, Paul H. 2000. Opiliaceae. Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 82: i-iv + 1-53. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Opiliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type. Colombia. Magdalena: Near Fonseca, ca. 175 m, 13 Feb 1933 ([male] fl), Haught 3994 (holotype: US; isotypes: F, K).
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Description
Subspecies Description - Small tree (2-)4-8(-14) m tall, [male] and [female] inflorescences with 1 flower per bract.
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Discussion
The fruits have an odor somewhat like that of a ripe pear (Dugand 417).
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Common Names
caimancillo, aceituno, mosquillo
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Distribution
Colombia and Venezuela (Zulia, Portuguesa, and Bolívar); in dry deciduous forest; 0-175 m. Flowering Mar-Jul; fruiting May, Jun, and Nov.
Colombia South America| Atlántico Colombia South America| Venezuela South America| Bolívar Venezuela South America| Portuguesa Venezuela South America| Zulia Venezuela South America| Bolívar Venezuela South America|