Arizona State University Vascular Plant Herbarium (ASU)
ASU0051772
0f050efe-ac62-4b64-a9dc-9ddeba54fbb0
160291
Myrcia amazonica DC.
Myrtaceae
B.K. Holst, 2000.
R.T. Pennington; G.J. Harrison, A.K. Monro, E.C. Rowe
76
1988-08-03
1988-8-3
Bolivia, Pando, 54km SW Cobija. Triunfo.
-11.1667 -69.1167
Mixed seasonal on undulating land. Flat ground. Open canopy 22m.
fruits
Tree 19m. Bole twisted, +/- fluted, 11m. Branches ascending. Buttresses shallow, concave, to 30cm up tk. Bark pale brown, v. thin, peeling in papery flakes, Slash red. Wood yellow/cream. Fruit green. Outer wall thin, green, then pale layer 1mm. Seed with pale coat, fleshy within. See coat may be dark brown when mature. Wood used in construction of local houses.