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Biogeographical Region:
82 - Northern South America  Search this
Collector:
Kenneth J. Wurdack  Search this
Karen M. Redden  Search this
Sara N. Alexander  Search this
C. Perry  Search this
C. Jacobis  Search this
D. Hunter  Search this
V. Roland  Search this
H. Hunter  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
Islands formed from gravel bars, prone to scouring, rich in herbs and shrubs. Rock substrate of pink sandstone and red chert  Search this
Min. Elevation:
543  Search this
Place:
Cara Creek, along the banks and on small islands in creek, to 5°32'50.3"N, 60°53'47.9"W and 506 m elevation (south of Camp 4); tributary of Kako River, near border with Venezuela, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Guyana, South America - Neotropics
Collection Date:
8 Jul 2010
Record Last Modified:
13 Jan 2025
Specimen Count:
1
Taxonomy:
Plantae Dicotyledonae Malpighiales Euphorbiaceae
Published Name:
Croton matourensis Aubl.
Barcode:
03458061
USNM Number:
3734933
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Flowering plants and ferns
Guiana Shield
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b869afee-9497-48a9-8126-b66c239a418b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10711863