Dioscorea piperifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

  • Filed As

    Dioscoreaceae
    Dioscorea piperifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

  • Collector(s)

    E. L. Taylor E1047 with M.G. Lobo, G. Schatz, N.A. Rosa, T. Rebbeck, C.S. Rosario, M.R. Santos, J.B.F. Silva, 26 Feb 1983

  • Location

    Brazil. Maranhão. Tuntum Mun. Palmeirinhas, on unpaved road S from BR226, between Presidente Dutra and Barra do Corda.

  • Habitat

    Terra firme forest on sandy soil, dry with open canopy. Reported to be virgin forest, however there are indications of selective cutting.

  • Description

    Vine over shrub of 1m.; fls. green. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01032558

    Occurrence ID: 1f2db129-c359-43dd-a36f-27fb0f806c4b

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Maranhão

  • County/Municipio

    Tuntum Mun.

  • Locality

    Palmeirinhas, on unpaved road S from BR226, between Presidente Dutra and Barra do Corda.

  • Coordinates

    -5.23, -44.47

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