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Collector Pedersen, H. B.
Number 97644
Collected with Navarrete, H. & Mamallacta, M.
Country Ecuador
Subpart NAPO
County  
Locality North of Archidona - San Pablo rd. Quichua homegarden.
Coordinates 0° 56' S 77° 46' W
Minimum elevation (m) 700
Maximum elevation (m) 700
Start date 1991/03/01
End date 1991/03/01
Family Arecaceae
Identification Syagrus sancona Karsten
Determined by Noblick, L. R. (FTG), 1994.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Juvenile solitary palm. Stem 1 m tall. Eight leaves, petiole and leaf sheath 145 cm, rachis 300 cm, pinnae numbering 130 per side arranged in groups of 1-4, the pinnae of each group points in various direction, giving the leaf a fuzzy appearance. Nearby some tall individuals of Syagrus sancona, 10 m trunk and up to 3 interfoliar pendent infructescences. Vernacular name: Cuya (Quichua) - the name refers to the tall Syagrus, but the juvenile was indicated by the informant to belong to the same species). The endocarp of the fruits are used for necklace, sold as souvenirs. Informant: Mercedes Mamallacta (Quichua).

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