Couratari longipedicellata
Couratari longipedicellata is a species of rainforest tree in the Monkeypot Family (Lecythidaceae). It is found only in Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss. Perhaps its most remarkable feature is its very large seeds; up to 9.5 cm (4 in) long by up to 2.3 cm (0.91 in) wide.[2]
| Couratari longipedicellata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Lecythidaceae |
| Genus: | Couratari |
| Species: | C. longipedicellata |
| Binomial name | |
| Couratari longipedicellata W. Rodrigues | |
References
- Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Couratari longipedicellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35434A9932821. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35434A9932821.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- VanRoosmalen, Marc (n.d.). "Illustrated Guide to the Fruits and Seeds of the Amazon Flora". p. 22. Retrieved November 21, 2007.
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