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Eriosema crinitum (Kunth) G.Don
| Name | Det. qual. | Type of det. | Det. based on specimen | Det. by and when | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eriosema crinitum (Kunth) G.Don | Det. | E00554331 | Goodwin, Z.A. 15th September 2011 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Goodwin, Zoe Africa & Lopez, German Nadir
Collection number: 1733
Collection date: 17th November 2010
Country/Territory: Belize:Cayo
Collecting locality: Belize:Cayo:Spanish Lookout; 3 miles west of Spanish Lookout.
Latitude: 17°14'24''N, Longitude: 88°57'26''W
Habitat: Open oak woodland. Frequent Quercus oleoides to 1-8 (-12) m, Byrsonima crassifolia 1-3 m, occasional Acoelorraphe wrightii 0.5-5 m & rare Pinus caribaea 15 m. Herb layer dominated by mix of sedges & grass with abundant Tephrosia nitens & frequent 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: Rare herb; large woody underground stem; small flat pea pods.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00554331
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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