Pelliciera rhizophorae
Pelliciera rhizophorae Triana & Planch.
Pelliciera rhizophorae, known as the tea mangrove, is a mangrove species found along the Pacific coast from Costa Rica to Ecuador, and in Nicaragua, Panama, and Colombia. It was widespread during the Cenozoic era and is a nectar source for mangrove hummingbirds in Costa Rica. It is the sole species in the genus Pelliciera, which is now classified within the family Tetrameristaceae.
Description
Pelliciera rhizophorae is a mangrove species native to the Pacific coast of Central and South America, occurring in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. It is known for its nectar-rich blooms, which support local bird species such as mangrove hummingbirds in Costa Rica. Previously, Pelliciera was the only genus in the family Pellicieraceae, but it is now included in the family Tetrameristaceae. The species was first described in 1862 by Triana & Planch. It is found in several protected areas in Colombia, including Parque Nacional Natural Utría and Parque Nacional Natural Sanquianga. The species is less common than other mangroves and was more widespread during the Cenozoic era.
Distribution
Santuario de Flora y Fauna El Corchal ¨El Mono Hernández¨ | Santuario de Fauna y Flora Los Flamencos | Parque Nacional Natural Utría | Parque Nacional Natural Sanquianga · Bolívar, Cauca, Chocó, Nariño, Valle · Global · CO · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · Honduras · Nicaragua · Panamá