Blepharodon mucronatum (Schltdl.) Decne.

  • Filed As

    Apocynaceae
    Blepharodon mucronatum (Schltdl.) Decne.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 2685 with R. Arvigo, P. Cocom, R. Cocom, H. Robinson & G. Shrophsire, 23 May 1990

  • Location

    Belize. Stann Creek. Cockscomb Basin. Off Southern Highway. Road between Jaguar Preserve and Maya Ctr.

  • Habitat

    Disturbed primary forest.

  • Description

    Vine to 30cm with white latex; flowers green-white.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 87246

    Occurrence ID: cbadd41f-3b27-4064-9483-2e0221aac5ec

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Arvigo, Rosita. 2015. Messages from the gods: a guide to the useful plants of Belize. xii + 539 pp.
    Notes: p. 189

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Stann Creek

  • Locality

    Cockscomb Basin. Off Southern Highway. Road between Jaguar Preserve and Maya Ctr

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    16.75, -88.58

  • Distribution

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The New York Botanical Garden
INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY
Ethnobotany and Floristics of Belize Project
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ASCLEPIADACEAE
Stann Creek District. Cockscomb Basin. Off
Southern Highway. Road between Jaguar Preserve
and Maya Ctr. I6045'N, 88°35'W. 00400m.
Disturbed Primary Forest.
Vine to 30cm with white latex; flowers
green-white.
n.v.: Hone reported.
USB; Detniescent for swellings {plant part nnreportedj. Bathe
or apply as ponltice
NCI Saiple codes: 2685 »hole plant(Q65S-170H)
Michael J. Balick 2685
with R. Arvigot P. Cocom, R. Cocom
and G. Shrophsire
May 23, 1990
H. Robinson,
Supported by the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. Agency for
International Developient, and the Metropolitan Life Foundation
REPORT ANY REIDENTIFICATION OFTHIS VOUCHER
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY, NY
00087246