Hippomane mancinella
| Family Name | Euphorbiaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Hippomane mancinella L. - Determined By: S. R. Hill, Oct 1996 |
| Locality | Dominica. St. Mark Par. : Scott's Head peninsula; meeting point of Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean. 15° 12' 30" N 61° 22' 60" W |
| Description | Locally common tree 6-10 m tall; leaves young, flowers golden-yellow; fruits green, firm; milky caustic sap (burns skin). |
| Habitat | Dry exposed disturbed area, mostly lemon grass; coast. |
| Reproductive State | |
| Elevation | 0 to 226 ft |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector | S. R. Hill |
| Collection Date | 06 Jun 1996 |
| Accession Number | 224456 |
| Image | 224456.jpg |
| Plant Atlas Link | Plant Atlas Citation |