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Collector Madsen, J. E.
Number 63976
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Country Ecuador
Subpart GUAYAS
County  
Locality Isla Punà. Vicinity of Punà Nueva. Disturbed salt marshes.
Coordinates 2° 44' S 79° 55' W
Minimum elevation (m) 0
Maximum elevation (m) 0
Start date 1987/10/01
End date 1987/10/01
Family Celastraceae
Identification Maytenus octogona (L'Hér.)DC.
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Field notes Shrub, 1-3 m high. Leaves succulent. Fruits green, dehiscent by four valves, leaving the four seeds, which are covered with red flesh. Common name: Patacón (source: E. Montero Ch., Puná Nueva). Wood collection available at AAU.

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