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Collector Klitgaard, B. B.
Number 67039
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Country Ecuador
Subpart COTOPAXI
County  
Locality Fausto Marcias´ finca. km 2 on road La Maná-Río Pablo.
Coordinates 0° 55' S 79° 14' W
Minimum elevation (m) 300
Maximum elevation (m) 300
Start date 1988/01/29
End date 1988/01/29
Family Fabaceae
Identification Brownea multijuga Britton & Killip
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Field notes Tree 15 m tall (more trees of this species in the plantation; they all function as shadowmakers), diameter 60 cm. Leaves a clustered 9-11 together in a module, at maturity the are in a more or less horisontal position. A leaf has 15-16 pairs of leaflets. Stipules are filamentous and early caducous. Inflorescences are terminally inserted, but few. The tree was at the end of its flowering season. Bracts (caducous), bracteoles, sepals, and petals are bright red. Stamens are white at bases and red at apices. Local name: Clavellíno (information from Fausto Marcías). Additional material in AAU: Flowers in alcohol, pods, inflorescencebuds.

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