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Collector Leimbeck, R.
Number 237
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Country Ecuador
Subpart NAPO
County  
Locality Yasuní National Park. Primary lowland rain forest on floodplain, NW of Estacíon Científica Yasuní. Near laguna 1 (transect 0)
Coordinates 0° 39' S 76° 24' W
Minimum elevation (m) 210
Maximum elevation (m) 210
Start date 1999/05/23
End date 1999/05/23
Family Araceae
Identification Philodendron megalophyllum Schott
Determined by Leimbeck, R. (AAU), 2000.
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Field notes Epiphyte; growing on thin twigs; roots forming dense, sphere-shaped "nests" thet keep litter; internodes short, pale green; petioles terete, succulent, often thickened basally; midrib & basal veins flat on upper, prominent on lower surface; primary lateral veins acute on upper, prominent on lower surface; secondary veins sunken above, raised below; dark tertiary veins distinct on lower surface; blade dark green, glossy on upper surface, medium green, matt on lower surface, membranaceous

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