Collection Details

Species: Bauhinia tarapotensis/forficata

Fabaceae Bauhinia cf. tarapotensis/forficata
A. P. Maceda 543


Collection Date: 2 April 2003
Determined By: G. P. Lewis
Determination Date: 10 January 2007
Institution: K

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Manu Province

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios River, ca. 7.0 km upriver from mouth of Río Los Amigos. Trocha Aerodromo Inicio(0 m), a 10 m a la derecha.

Locality Site Specific: Trocha Aerodromo.

DD Latitude: -12.57

DD Longitude: -70.1

Habitat

Habitat Description: Lowland tropical to subtropical moist forest. Upper terrace. Disturbed, secondary growth, with patches of old growth remaining.

Soil Description: Soil sandy, clay.

Habitat: Terrestrial , Terra Firme Forest

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Arbol de 7 m de altura. Frutos verdes en forma de vainas con espinas.

Height: 7 m

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Los Amigos Conservation Concession & Biological Station

Project: Los Amigos Botany