Dipteryx alata J.Vogel

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Dipteryx Schreber
Tribe: Dipterygeae
References: [1540][2282]

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Other names:

• Coumarouna alata (J.Vogel)Taubert [Synonym] [2282]
  
• Dipteryx pteropus Martius [Synonym] [2282]
  
• Dipteryx pterota Benth. [Synonym] [2282]
  

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Common Names:

• Baru [2282]
  
• Coco Feijao [2282]
  
• Cumaru [2282] [2284]
  
• Cumarurana [2282] [2284]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Tree
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
  • 1993 Adams BR
  • 1993-12 Cavalcante de Lima H
• Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator:
  • 1992/1993 Cavalcante de Lima H
• Conservation Status:
  • Not Threatened

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Uses:

• Chemical products [2282]
  
• Environmental [2282]
  
• Food and Drink [2282]
  
• Medicine [2282]
  
• Wood [2282]
  

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Geographical Distribution:

• South America [1418] [1540] [2090] [2282]
  • Bolivia [2282]
  • Brazil [1540] [2282]
    • Distrito Federal(Brazil) [2282]
    • Goias [2282]
    • Mato Grosso [2282]
    • Mato Grosso do Sul [2282]
    • Minas Gerais [2282]
  • Paraguay [1418] [1540] [2282]
  • Peru [2090]

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 13:26:31