Canavalia altipendula (Piper) Standl.

  • Filed As

    Fabaceae
    Canavalia altipendula (Piper) Standl.

  • Collector(s)

    T. G. Yuncker 17788, 23 Dec 1957

  • Location

    Jamaica. Saint Ann. Slope near the sea, west of Ocho Rios.

  • Habitat

    In thicket.

  • Description

    Herbaceous vine; banner dark red or purple, the wings and keel greenish-yellow; the leaves somewhat fleshy. Climbing.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 1616290

    Occurrence ID: 0e3d7901-61cd-4783-9af3-06ebeefd30b9

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Jamaica

  • State/Province

    Saint Ann

  • Locality

    Slope near the sea, west of Ocho Rios

  • Elevation

    Alt. 15 - 30 m. (49 - 98 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    18.4077, -77.1144

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    1761.53

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of center of Ocho Rios were located. Linear extent calculated as halved distance between coordinates and sloped area near ocean W of location at 30 m elevation (1750 m). Uncertainty radius determined using MaNIS Georef. Calc.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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