Eschweilera compressa

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Eschweilera compressa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Lecythidaceae
Genus: Eschweilera
Species:
E. compressa
Binomial name
Eschweilera compressa
(Vellozo) Miers
Synonyms[1]
  • Chytroma incarcerata Miers
  • Couratari glabra Cambess.
  • Eschweilera angustifolia Mart.
  • Eschweilera guanabarica Miers
  • Lecythis angustifolia (Mart.) Endl. ex O.Berg
  • Lecythis compressa Vell.
  • Lecythis glabra (Cambess.) O.Berg
  • Lecythopsis glabra (Cambess.) O.Berg

Eschweilera compressa is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is found only in Brazil and is threatened by habitat loss.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Eschweilera compressa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35517A9937012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35517A9937012.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.