Dolichandra quadrivalvis
Dolichandra quadrivalvis (Jacq.) L.G.Lohmann

Dolichandra quadrivalvis is a species in the Bignoniaceae family, native to regions including Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and other parts of Central and South America. It is distinguished by its oblong fruit, which contrasts with the linear fruits of other Dolichandra species. The species was first described in 2008 and is part of the genus Dolichandra, characterized by specific morphological traits.
Description
Dolichandra quadrivalvis is a member of the Bignoniaceae family and is found in various regions across South and Central America, including Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Mexico. It is primarily recognized by its oblong-shaped fruit, a distinguishing feature that sets it apart from other species within the Dolichandra genus, which typically have linear fruits. The species was formally described in 2008 by L.G. Lohmann, based on earlier work by Jacq. Biological data from the Floristic Inventory of the Iguaçu and Iguazú National Parks indicates that flowers were collected in May and August, but no fruiting data was recorded. This species contributes to the biodiversity of the Bignoniaceae family and is part of a broader distribution pattern across tropical and subtropical regions.
Distribution
BR · Atlántico, Bolívar, Cesar, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Tolima · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · Costa Rica · El Salvador · Guatemala · Guyana · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua · Panamá · Paraguay · Peru · Trinidad-Tobago · Uruguay · Venezuela
Synonyms
Melloa populifoliaMelloa quadrivalvisMelloa populifoliaMelloa dusenianaPhryganocydia pisonianaSpathodea pisonianaSpathodea fraxinifoliaTabebuia pisonianaMelloa fraxinifoliaTecoma pisonianaBignonia fraxinifoliaBignonia populifoliaBignonia quadrivalvisMelloa populifolia




