Collection Details

Species: Bertholletia excelsa (Bonpl.) Miers

Lecythidaceae Bertholletia excelsa (Bonpl.) Miers
T. W. Henkel , R. Williams and V. James 3357


Collection Date: 6 October 1993
Determined By: M. N. Oppel
Determination Date: 24 April 2007
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Guyana

Locality Description: Precise location:Region: U. Takutu - U. Essequibo. Kuyuwini River; 8 km upstream from Taruma Rapids; N bank.

DD Latitude: 2.38333

DD Longitude: -59.3

Min. Elevation: 200 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Habit:Emergent tree 45 meters.

Habitat: Terrestrial

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.
T. W. Henkel 3357
NYBG IRN:246,422
NYBG Barcode:229,681
Bark strongly longitudinally furrowed; twigs with strong rankish odor; flowers cream. Brazil nut of commerce
Vegetation:Riverine forest
Reproductive States:Sterile/Immature fruit(2 duplicates)
Sterile
Fertile: fruits: immature fruits

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Guayana

Project: Lecythidaceae - Scott Mori