Couratari longipedicellata

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Couratari longipedicellata
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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

Couratari longipedicellata is a species of rainforest tree in the 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]

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References

  1. 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.
  2. VanRoosmalen, Marc (n.d.). "Illustrated Guide to the Fruits and Seeds of the Amazon Flora". p. 22. Retrieved November 21, 2007.