| Couratari asterotricha | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Critically Endangered (IUCN 2.3) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Lecythidaceae |
| Genus: | Couratari |
| Species: | C. asterotricha |
| Binomial name | |
| Couratari asterotricha Prance | |
Couratari asterotricha, also known as imbirema, is a species of plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is a critically endangered species endemic to Brazil.
Distribution and habitat
C. asterotricha is known only from the type locality in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Description
C. asterotricha is a large tree growing to 31 m (102 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are oblong in shape, measuring 9–11.5 cm (3.5–4.5 in) long and 3–4.5 cm (1.2–1.8 in) wide with a pointed tip and wavy or slightly crenate edges. The inflorescence is a hairy raceme.
References
- ^ Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Couratari asterotricha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33290A9768586. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33290A9768586.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Prance, G.T. (1981). "Three new species of Couratari (Lecythidaceae)". Brittonia. 33 (1): 17-19. doi:10.2307/2806571. JSTOR 2806571.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Couratari asterotricha | |
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