Collection Details
Species: Bertholletia excelsa (Bonpl.) Miers
Collection Date: 6 October 1993
Determined By: M. N. Oppel
Determination Date: 24 April 2007
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Guyana
Locality Description: Precise location:Region: U. Takutu - U. Essequibo. Kuyuwini River; 8 km upstream from Taruma Rapids; N bank.
DD Latitude: 2.38333
DD Longitude: -59.3
Min. Elevation: 200 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Habit:Emergent tree 45 meters.
Habitat: Terrestrial
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.
T. W. Henkel 3357
NYBG IRN:246,422
NYBG Barcode:229,681
Bark strongly longitudinally furrowed; twigs with strong rankish odor; flowers cream. Brazil nut of commerce
Vegetation:Riverine forest
Reproductive States:Sterile/Immature fruit(2 duplicates)
Sterile
Fertile: fruits: immature fruits
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Research Site: Guayana
Project: Lecythidaceae - Scott Mori