Byrsonima macrophylla (Pers.) W.R.Anderson

  • Filed As

    Malpighiaceae
    Byrsonima macrophylla (Pers.) W.R.Anderson

  • Collector(s)

    W. R. Anderson 35677 with M. Stieber, J. H. Kirkbride Jr., S. G. da Fonsêca, R. Souza, J. Fonsêca Filho, 09 Feb 1972

  • Location

    Brazil. Minas Gerais. Serra do Espinhaço, South-eastern drainage of Pico do Itambé, about 5 km directly west and north of Santo Antonio do Itambé.

  • Habitat

    Hillsides with second growth forest, bracken-covered campo, sloping down to river with blocky sandstone and sandy soil.

  • Description

    Tree 4-13 m tall, with large spreading canopy; calyx glands white or pink, red in age; outer petals white, pink or red in age; 5th petal white with a yellow claw; red in age. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00893713

    Occurrence ID: ea36e1e2-ac47-493c-93cb-e54ca75e508d

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Minas Gerais

  • Locality

    Serra do Espinhaço, South-eastern drainage of Pico do Itambé, about 5 km directly west and north of Santo Antonio do Itambé

  • Elevation

    Alt. 950 m. (3117 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -18.4489, -43.351

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    10000

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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