Simaba bahiensis Moric.

  • Filed As

    Simaroubaceae
    Simaba bahiensis Moric.

  • Collector(s)

    W. W. Thomas 16058 with M.C. Pessoa; L.A. Pereira & F.O. Silva, 15 Feb 2013

  • Location

    Brazil. Rio Grande do Norte. Baía Formosa Mun. RPPN Mata Estrela: 3-4 Km E of Bahia Formosa on road to BR 101. (of Ecoaçucar of Grupo Farías).

  • Habitat

    Semi-deciduous forest (tabuleiro forest) over Tertiary sands and dunes.

  • Description

    Spreading tree, 4m; leaves deep green above, pale green and pubescent beneath; fruit orange-brown,the flesh bright orange, sweet with a bitter aftertaste. Eaten locally. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Notes (shown on label)

    [Photo].

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01806446

    Occurrence ID: b9dc0ab8-1572-4974-ba0b-f2d94089faf8

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Rio Grande do Norte

  • County/Municipio

    Baía Formosa Mun.

  • Locality

    RPPN Mata Estrela: 3-4 Km E of Bahia Formosa on road to BR 101. (of Ecoaçucar of Grupo Farías).

  • Elevation

    Alt. 55 - 70 m. (180 - 230 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -6.3733, -35.0133

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