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Collector Pedersen, H. B.
Number 97613
Collected with Evans, D.
Country Ecuador
Subpart PASTAZA
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Locality Near the Achuar village of Mashient, northside of Rio Pastaza. Terra firme. Primary forest.
Coordinates 2° 8' S 77° 18' W
Minimum elevation (m) 500
Maximum elevation (m) 500
Start date 1990/10/04
End date 1990/10/04
Family Arecaceae
Identification Elaeis oleifera (H.B.K.) Cortes
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Field notes Solitary understory palm. Stem with persistent leafbases, prostrate for 2.5 m and erect for 1.40 m, diam. 40 cm. 17 leaves, petiole 140 cm, rachis 530 cm, no. of pinnae: 2 x 88. With one interfoliar inflorescence. On swampy ground. Vernacular name: Yunchick (Achuar) - no uses according to informants. Informants: Carlos and Alfredo Mashient.

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