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Couratari longipedicellata

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Couratari longipedicellata
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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]

References

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  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.