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Family: Leguminosae
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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. | E00554328 | Goodwin, Z.A. 15th September 2011 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Goodwin, Zoe Africa & Lopez, German Nadir
Collection number: 1724
Collection date: 17th November 2010
Country/Territory: Belize:Cayo
Collecting locality: Belize:Cayo:Spanish Lookout; 2 miles west of Spanish Lookout.
Latitude: 17°14'26''N, Longitude: 88°58'4''W
Habitat: Semi-open oak woodland. Abundant Quercus oleoides to 3 m, occasionally to 10 m, Acoelorraphe wrightii 5 m, occasional Byrsonima crassifolia 2-5 m & rare Pinus caribaea 5-10 m. Herb layer dominated by mix of sedges & grass with abundant Cassytha filiformis. Heavily disturbed; evidence of gravel extraction, piles of gravel, artificial drains, tracks & invasive weed species. Allegedly burnt every year, although site appears not to have been burnt for at least one year.
Description: Frequent (locally very abundant) vine through grasses at trackside; pinky red flowers.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00554328
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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