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Collector Henderson, A.
Number 1688
Collected with Chávez, F.; Guedes, J.
Country Brazil
Subpart Acre
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Locality Rio Moa, near mouth of Rio Azul, Meia doze, about 10 minutes upstream from mouth, north side where river goes through small hill.
Coordinates 7° 25' S 73° 15' W
Minimum elevation (m) 0
Maximum elevation (m) 0
Start date 1992/02/14
End date 1992/02/14
Family Arecaceae
Identification Desmoncus giganteus A.J.Hend.
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Field notes Stem solitary, 12 m long, 1.5 cm diam without leaf sheaths, 8 cm diam with leaf sheaths, but covered by persistent leaf bases. Leaves ± 49; sheath 60 cm long; petiole a mass of fibers and spines; rachis 1.1 m long; cirrus 80 cm long. Common name: jacitara.

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