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Poraqueiba guianensis

Umari Sauvage
Also known as: Barreria guianensis (Aubl.) Forsyth f. +4 more
  • Barreria guianensis (Aubl.) Forsyth f.
  • Barreria guianensis Raeusch.
  • Barreria theobromifolia Willd.
  • Meisteria anonyma J.F.Gmel.
  • Poraqueiba surinamensis Miers
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Metteniusaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Poraqueiba guianensis (commonly known as Umari-Sauvage) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Metteniusaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela

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