San Isidro area, upper Rio Jama vally of central Manabi province. Collecting between San Isidro and San Jacinto. In secondary forest formation near the Estero Capa perra
Coordinates
Minimum elevation (m)
300
Maximum elevation (m)
300
Start date
1982/04/11
End date
1982/04/11
Family
Arecaceae
Identification
Aiphanes eggersii Burret
Determined by
F. Borchsenius & R. Bernal
Identification qualifier
Field notes
A palm, about 6 m tall. Spines are present on the trunk and under surfaces of the leaves. Fruits are bright pinkish red, borne on a loose, hanging raceme. Not in flower. The dry flesh of the fruits is edible, also the "meat" of the pit. Fruits are spherical
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