Gustavia dodsonii
Appearance
| Gustavia dodsonii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Lecythidaceae |
| Genus: | Gustavia |
| Species: | G. dodsonii |
| Binomial name | |
| Gustavia dodsonii | |
Gustavia dodsonii is a species of woody plant in the Monkeypot Family (Lecythidaceae). It is a tree endemic to northwestern Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1] Its most remarkable feature are its seeds, which can measure up to 2.9 inches (74 mm) in length by up to 2.25 inches (58mm) in diameter.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Román-RR, R., Fernández Fernández, D. & Palacios, W.A. (2024). "Gustavia dodsonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in Spanish). 2024 e.T32069A228547496. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T32069A228547496.es. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
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