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Field No. 1636
Latin name Pithecolobium caucasperum
P. I. No. X62393
Local name
Locality data Km 49, road from Chichen Itza
To Merida
Plant description small tree 10-12 ft - compound
leaves.
fr.
large fruits - 1 1/2 lbs
Large stems. 1 3/4 lbs
Special notes sp for heart and dysentery
Wild? V
Cult?
FOR HEART INST
Collector B & P + ARP
Date 9/19/58
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HC-1 (7-54)
16-70713-1 GPO