Buchenavia reticulata Eichler

  • Family

    Combretaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Buchenavia reticulata Eichler

  • Description

    Species Description - Tree to 20 m. high, flowers brown, frequent riverine tree.

  • Discussion

    D. reticulata is a handsome and conspicuous tree overhanging the streamside between the "port" for the trail to the mountain and the Orinoco River. Flowering begins before or at the time of vernation. Leaf size is variable. Our specimens match very well the fruiting type from the Casiquiare, Vasiva et Pacimoni, Spruce 2453, hitherto apparently the only known collection of the species.

  • Distribution

    Cano Yapacana, vie. trail to Cerro Yapacana, Jan. 6, 1951, Maguire, Cowan & Wurdack 30760, 30794. New to Venezuela.

    Venezuela South America|