Piper hostmannianum (Miq.) C.DC.

  • Filed As

    Piperaceae
    Piper hostmannianum (Miq.) C.DC.

  • Collector(s)

    S. Tiwari 226 with A. Mengharini, 03 Aug 1991

  • Location

    Guyana. Demerara-Mahaica. Aravina. Trail leading to main creek.

  • Habitat

    Weedy vegetation in open area of forest.

  • Description

    Herb, inflorescence spicate and robust, 4-4.5 inch. Phenology of specimen: Flower and Fruit.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    NCI sample: 0CKF0185-N (whole plant)

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00191184

    Occurrence ID: 5c1b2cfc-dca8-440d-b6f6-b59e77fac49b

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • State/Province

    Demerara-Mahaica

  • Locality

    Aravina. Trail leading to main creek.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1 - 50 m. (3 - 164 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.97, -58.15

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The New York Botanical Garden
Institute of Economic Botany
Plants of Guyana
Piper hostmannianum (Miq.)C.DC.
det: S. Tiwari, 1995
PIPERACEAE
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GUYANA. Aravina.
Demerara-Mahaica. Weedy vegetation in open area of forest. 05°58'N, 58°09'W. 1
50 m.
Herb, inflorescence spicate and robust, 4-4.5 inch.
BOTANICAL
®ARDÊt*
REPORT ANY REIDENTIFICATION OF THIS VOUCHER
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY NY
USES: Antidote for snakebite {whole plant}. Crush and use juice.
S. Tiwari 226, with A. Mengharini	03-Aug-9l
Fieldwork supported by U. S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) and
Metropolitan Life Foundation
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