Buchenavia capitata is a tree of the Caribbean and northeastern South-American regions.[2] Its Spanish vernacular names include granadillo (Puerto Rico),[3] almendro (Colombia), amarillo and olivo negro (Venezuela), and mirindiba and periquiteira (Brazil).[4] Its English vernacular name is fourleaf buchenavia.[5] It is also known as Buchenavia tetraphylla (Aubl.) Howard.[6]
| Buchenavia capitata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Combretaceae |
| Genus: | Buchenavia |
| Species: | B. capitata |
| Binomial name | |
| Buchenavia capitata (Vahl) Eichl. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
|
Buchenavia tetraphylla (Aubl.) Howard. | |
Taxonomy
It belongs to the order of Myrtales in the class of Equisetopsida.[7] It is considered a synonym of Buchenavia tetraphylla, which is considered the accepted name.[8]
Characteristics
This tree grows to a height of 60 to 80 ft and 2 to 4 ft in diameter; has rather large buttresses, but has good log form above them.[9]
Habitat
This tree is common in the Toro Negro State Forest.[10] It is native to Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.[11]
References
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