Achatocarpus pubescens C.H. Wright belongs to the Achatocarpaceae family. Flora of the World contains 3 recorded occurrences of this taxon, distributed across 2 countries.
Achatocarpus pubescens, Croat 96159--Ecuador. Edo. Los Rios. Bosq. Protect. Cerro Blanco. 20 Mar 06. 047 (4).jpg
Family
Achatocarpaceae
Genus
Achatocarpus
Specific Epithet
pubescens
Authorship
C.H. Wright
3/19/2006
Location
Ecuador, Guayas, Guayaquil
-2.181667, -80.021389
Location Remarks
Vicinity Guayaquil, Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco, Sendro Buena Vista. 65 m elev.
Collectors
Tom B. Croat, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph
Notes
Shrub 3 m. Fruit green; 2 stigmas.
5/19/2011
Location
Nicaragua, Matagalpa
12.996944, -85.908889
Location Remarks
Hotel Selva Negra; artificial pond near gate, below restaurant. 1250 m elev.
Collectors
6/14/2008
Location
Nicaragua, Matagalpa
12.996944, -85.908889
Location Remarks
Hotel Selva Negra; artificial pond near gate, below restaurant. 1250 m elev.
Collectors
W. Douglas Stevens, Olga Martha Montiel, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph
Notes
Locally common, shrubs 1-4 m tall, about half the population fruiting, fruits pale green.
