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Collector Knudsen, J.T.
Number 653
Collected with C.B.Asmussen
Country Costa Rica
Subpart Heredia
County  
Locality Puerto Viejo, Finca LA selva. SUA 300 m. Primary forest in swampy area
Coordinates    
Minimum elevation (m) 30
Maximum elevation (m) 100
Start date 1996/10/29
End date 1996/10/29
Family Arecaceae
Identification Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtiana (Linden & H.Wendl.)H.Wendl.
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Field notes Solitary , stem c. 5 cm, 2-3 cm in diam, covered with old leaf sheaths. Leaves 10, pedicel 50 cm, leaf blade 90 cm, 3-8 pinnae. Peduncle red 100 cm, spike 23 cm. MAle flowers with a garlic-onion like scent

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