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Type of: Dichapetalum potamophilum Breteler

Collector Breteler, F.J.
Number 604
Collected with J.J.F.E. de Wilde
Country Gabon
Subpart  
County  
Locality Mayibout I, on the Ivindo River. Periodically flooded forest along the river. On sandy soil. Localy marked “Débarquadére” on the map
Coordinates    
Minimum elevation (m) 470
Maximum elevation (m) 470
Start date 1978/09/14
End date 1978/09/14
Family Dichapetalaceae
Identification Dichapetalum potamophilum Breteler
Determined by Breteler, F.J.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Large liana, 30-40 m. long, about 4-5 cm. in diam. at base. Leaves coriaceous rather dull both sides, medium green with paler green midrib and main laterals. Calyx reflexed. Corolla, stamens and pistil white. Flowers in sp. coll. WAG. 3 woodsamples at WAG

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