Collection Details

Species: Aphelandra aurantiaca

Acanthaceae Aphelandra aurantiaca
J. E. Householder , Angel Balarezo Mozambite, Javier Huinga Maceda 182


Collection Date: 2 June 2008
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 2 June 2008
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Tambopata

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Km 20 Carretera Cusco.

DD Latitude: -12.6353

DD Longitude: -69.3753

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Elevation: 200-250 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Slightly disturbed. Flat terrain on current floodplain. Bordering swamp.

Habitat: Floodplain Forest

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Herb. Flowers red. Ornamental value.

Habit: Herb

Other Data

Project: Flora of Madre de Dios

Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen