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Family: Dioscoreaceae
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Dioscorea matagalpensis Uline
| Name | Det. qual. | Type of det. | Det. based on specimen | Det. by and when | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioscorea matagalpensis Uline | Det. | E00544064 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Jones, Katy E.
Collection number: 3
Collection date: 15th January 2010
Country/Territory: Belize:Orange Walk
Collecting locality: Belize:Orange Walk:Rio Bravo Conservation Area. Approximately 2.5km south of Hill Bank Research Station.
Latitude: 17°35'N, Longitude: 88°42'W
Habitat: At interface between dense forest and savannah. Forest dominated by Palm (Roystonea regia), with emergent Terminalia amazonia; savannah dominated by Pine (Pinus caribaea) and Palm (Acoelorraphe wrightii) with Costus and Renealmia. Sandy substrate.
Description: Vine. 3 winged seed, which is light brown in the centre and darker brown on the edges. Leaves are pale green on top and paler underneath.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00544064
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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