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Macroptilium gracile (Poepp. ex Benth.) Urb.
| Name | Det. qual. | Type of det. | Det. based on specimen | Det. by and when | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macroptilium gracile (Poepp. ex Benth.) Urb. | Det. | E00554374 | Goodwin, Z.A. 16th September 2011 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Goodwin, Zoe Africa, Lopez, German Nadir & Trevaskis, Alex
Collection number: 1551
Collection date: 23rd May 2010
Country/Territory: Belize:Orange Walk
Collecting locality: Belize:Orange Walk:San Felipe Savanna; ca 3 Km South of San Felipe-Blue Creek road.
Latitude: 17°51'49''N, Longitude: 88°47'8''W
Habitat: Oak woodland with dense palmetto understory. Canopy with abundant Quercus oleoides 13 m (30-40 cm DBH) & rare Pinus caribaea, sub-canopy of Acoelorraphe wrightii 3-5 m 25%. Shrub layer (60%) of abundant Calliandra houstoniana, frequent Curatella americana, Byrsonima crassifolia, Psychotria sp. & Turnera sp. Grass dominated herb layer to 50 cm (10%), leaf litter & sand 40%. Human disturbance, rubbish, pine, oak & palmetto cut stems.
Description: Rare vine; orange-pink contorted pea flower.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00554374
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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