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Sacoglottis guianensis

Sacoglottis guianensis Benth.
Sacoglottis guianensis
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Sacoglottis guianensis is a species in the family Humiriaceae, native to several regions in South America. It is found in Brazil (Northeast and North), Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Within Colombia, it occurs in the Reserva Nacional Natural Puinawai, Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete, and Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro, particularly in the departments of Guainía and Vichada, as well as the Amazonia nororiental region. The species was first described by Benth. in 1853.

Description

The species Sacoglottis guianensis belongs to the genus Sacoglottis and is part of the Humiriaceae family. It is distributed across a wide range of South American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. In Colombia, it is recorded in the Guainía and Vichada departments, as well as in the Amazonia nororiental region, specifically in the municipality of Inírida. It is also documented in several protected areas, such as the Reserva Nacional Natural Puinawai, Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete, and Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro. The species was first published in 1853 by Benth.

Distribution

BR · Reserva Nacional Natural Puinawai | Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete | Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro · Guainía, Vichada · Amazonia nororiental de Colombia, departamento del Guainía, municipio de Inírida. · Global · Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete (PNNSCh) · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Colombia · French Guiana · Guyana · Peru · Suriname · Venezuela

Synonyms

Sacoglottis amazonicaSacoglottis guianensis f. dolichocarpaSacoglottis guianensis var. maiorSacoglottis guianensis f. glabraSacoglottis guianensis var. hispidula

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