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Collection Details

Species: Bertholletia excelsa (Bonpl.) Miers

Lecythidaceae Bertholletia excelsa (Bonpl.) Miers
A. C. Smith 2868


Collection Date: 8 January 1938
Determined By: M. N. Oppel
Determination Date: 24 April 2007
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Guyana

Locality Description: Precise location:Basin of Shodikar Creek (Essequibo tributary).<br/>

Habitat

Habitat: Terrestrial

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.<br/>A. C. Smith 2868 <br/>NYBG IRN:246,388<br/>NYBG Barcode:229,680<br/>Tree 35 meters high; trunk 1 - 1.5 meters diameter near base; petals cream white<br/>Frequency:Fairly abundant locally<br/>Vegetation:Dense forest<br/>Reproductive States:Flower/Fruit/Fruit(3 duplicates)<br/>Fertile: flowers: bisexual flowers<br/>Fertile: fruits: mature fruits<br/>Fertile: fruits: mature fruits<br/>

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Guyana

Project: Lecythidaceae - Scott Mori