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Macropharynx renteriae

Botanic Family

Apocynaceae

Author

A.H. Gentry

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Ecuador
• Honduras

Natural Habitats

• Disturbed forest
• primary forest

Flowering Times

• Jan (Colombia)

Fruiting Times

• Jun
• Aug
• Nov

Climbing shrub with puberulous stems. Glabrescent leaves to 220mm x 125mm. Solitary or 2-flowered axillary inflorescence with 6-8 bracteoles 15mm x 4mm, very fragrant greenish-white flowers, calyx with 5 lobes to 18mm x 8mm, white corolla to 40mm x 13mm & lobes to 10mm.

Further References

• NYBG
• Neotrop
• The Plant List 2
• Kew
• Gleason & Moldenke