Lecythis lurida
Lecythis lurida (Miers) S.A.Mori
Lecythis lurida is a species in the Lecythidaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found in the Northeast, North, and Southeast regions of the country. The species was first described in 1981 by S.A. Mori, based on earlier work by Miers.
Description
Lecythis lurida is a member of the Lecythidaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the Brazil nut family. This species is part of the genus Lecythis, which includes several tree species native to tropical regions of South America. Lecythis lurida is distributed across multiple regions in Brazil, including the Northeast, North, and Southeast. The scientific name was published in 1981 by S.A. Mori, who recognized and formalized the species based on earlier taxonomic work by Miers.
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Eschweilera jarana var. latifoliaHolopyxidium jaranaHolopyxidium latifoliumLecythis jaranaLecythis jarana var. latifoliaChytroma jaranaEschweilera jaranaEschweilera luridaEschweilera rhodogonocladaEschweilera serrulata