Pithecellobium excelsum (Kunth) Benth.

  • Filed As

    Mimosaceae
    Pithecellobium excelsum (Kunth) Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    G. P. Lewis 2346 with B. Merino, P. Lozano, T. Delgado & H. Alejandro, 28 May 1997

  • Location

    Ecuador. Loja. Chaquino to Bolaspamba.

  • Habitat

    Vegetation: bosque seco espinoso on rock face in canyon. Locally common.

  • Description

    Treelet to 4 m. x 3 cm. diam., bark grey; leaflets discolorous, mid-green; calyces and corollas pale green, stamen filaments white; young fruits green, mature fruits bright red, seeds shiny black, arils white. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01255809

    Occurrence ID: 5e7bf552-cdc3-49ab-b846-0c21ef4b7690

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • State/Province

    Loja

  • Locality

    Chaquino to Bolaspamba.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 - 600 m. (1312 - 1969 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -4.18, -80.42

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