Pithecellobium excelsum (Kunth) Benth.

  • Filed As

    Mimosaceae
    Pithecellobium excelsum (Kunth) Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    A. H. Gentry 58335 with Camilo Díaz, 10 Jun 1987

  • Location

    Peru. Tumbes. Casitas Valley on trail to Cerros de Amotape, ca. 10 km. SE of Cherrelique.

  • Habitat

    Scrubby dry forest remnants.

  • Description

    Tree 4 m., flowers white, fruits dehiscing red with reddish-arillate black seeds. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01255813

    Occurrence ID: 30710446-2d6f-4fd3-9ef4-c28875a0ea18

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Fabales

  • Family

    Fabaceae

  • All Determinations

    Pithecellobium excelsum (Kunth) Benth. det R. Rico
    Note: ! Barneby & Grimes, 1991. [Cited as Pithecellobium excelsum (Kunth) Benth. in Barneby & Grimes, Mem. NYBG 74. 1997.]

    Pithecellobium

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Tumbes

  • Locality

    Casitas Valley on trail to Cerros de Amotape, ca. 10 km. SE of Cherrelique.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 200 - 300 m. (656 - 984 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -4.08, -80.67

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