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Collector Stauning, O.
Number 138
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Country Mexico
Subpart Yucatan
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Locality State of YUCATAN, municipio Valladolid. Along old track from the village Xocén to the village Tixhualactun (16 QCT 8081). From narrow strip of tall forest classified as 'nukuch kaax' by informant Celso Dzib Ay of Xocén. It looked more like a t'olche' fence to me.
Coordinates 20° 37' N 88° 9' W
Minimum elevation (m) 40
Maximum elevation (m) 40
Start date 1989/09/12
End date 1989/09/12
Family Bombacaceae
Identification Ceiba aesculifolia (Kunth)Britten & Baker f.
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Field notes Tall and extremely spiny tree, to 15 m. Flowers large, petals whitish on inside when flower opens, later golden yellowish like outside, very fragrant. Ripe fruit said to be large. Vernacular name: Piim.

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