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Borrichia arborescens (L.) DC.
| Name | Det. qual. | Type of det. | Det. based on specimen | Det. by and when | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrichia arborescens (L.) DC. | Det. | E00544989 | Goodwin, Z.A. February 2018 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Goodwin, Zoe Africa, Lopez, German Nadir, Lloyd, Adam John & Lloyd, Kate Alice
Collection number: 1612
Collection date: 28th May 2010
Country/Territory: Belize:Corozal
Collecting locality: Belize:Corozal:Sarteneja; 4 Km Southwest of Sarteneja; transition between lowland forest on limestone and mangrove lagoon.
Latitude: 18°18'59''N, Longitude: 88°9'40''W
Habitat: Open saline coastal savanna. Open grassland dominated by Distichlis spicata & sedge (50%) with occasional dwarfed Cameraria latifolia, Jacquinia macrocarpa, Avicennia germinans, Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus & rare Manilkara zapota. Frequent lowland deciduous forest islands with Bravaisia berlandieriana, Thrinax radiata, frequent Metopium brownei, Acacia sp & Gymnopodium floribundum. Some areas with exposed mud & limestone outcrops, 20%; area frequented & burnt by local deer hunters however not burnt for at least 4 years.
Description: Frequent herb to 50 cm; fleshy leaves; yellow flowers.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00544989
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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