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Erythroxylum macrophyllum
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Erythroxylum macrophyllum

LC Least Concern

Names

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Scientific nameErythroxylum macrophyllum Cav.

About this species

Erythroxylum macrophyllum is a tropical tree in the family Erythroxylaceae. It is found in Costa Rica. It grows at altitudes of 1200–1400 m. It is a small tree of the understory reaching 2 to 6 meters. The leaves are alternate and are aligned in a plane. Small white flowers are borne March through June; they are followed by fruit that persist until September and are red when ripe.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyErythroxylaceae
GenusErythroxylum

In Suriname

105Records in Suriname
1853First record
2011Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini62
  • Brokopondo4
  • Commewijne1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

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