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Morphotype: RP073 Name (Author): Dipteronia brownii McClain and Manchester Organ: Fruit Rarity: Common Family: Sapindaceae Order: Sapindales Specimen #: DMNH 18143 Category: Holomorphotype Diagnostic Features: Orbicular winged fruits with a central seed. The pedicel attaches at the base of the samara and a strong primary vein runs from the pedicel through the wing to the seed. Wing is entire margined, with veins that radiate from the seed body to the margin. Old Name(s): Bohlenia americana (Wolfe & Wehr) Higher Taxon: Source of Name: McClain & Manchester, 2001 Publication Pages: Collected By: Collection ID: DMNH Morphotype Description: Comments: View other specimens of this morphotype |
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