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Family: Leguminosae
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Desmodium barbatum (L.) Benth.
| Name | Det. qual. | Type of det. | Det. based on specimen | Det. by and when | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmodium barbatum (L.) Benth. | Det. | E00554015 | Goodwin, Z.A. 16th September 2011 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Goodwin, Zoe Africa & Lopez, German Nadir
Collection number: 1196
Collection date: 29th April 2010
Country/Territory: Belize:Stann Creek
Collecting locality: Belize:Stann Creek:Around 3 km East of Southern Highway; along track to citrus farm past Kanaan'tik resort turn-off, 50 m N of track.
Latitude: 16°43'14''N, Longitude: 88°22'23''W
Habitat: Closed pine savanna woodland with dense Curatella americana understory. Open canopy of frequent Pinus caribaea to 17 m, <5% canopy. Shrub layer of abundant young pine 3-5 m (10%), Curatella americana 3-5 m, Byrsonima crassifolia 3-5 m, frequent Gliricidia sepium, Miconia albicans & occasional Davilla kunthii, 40% cover. Rich herb layer with plenty of leaf litter. Burnt in past but maybe not for a few years.
Description: Occasional (locally abundant) herb unbranched to 20 cm under Curatella americana & young Pinus caribaea; old fruit.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SHEET
Barcode: E00554015
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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