Collection Details

Species: Symphonia globulifera

Clusiaceae Symphonia globulifera
J. E. Householder , Angel Balarezo Mozambite, Javier Huinga Maceda 193


Collection Date: 20 July 2008
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 20 July 2008
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Tambopata

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Rio Madre de Dios - Tres Islas. Aguajal 'miner party'.

DD Latitude: -12.5119

DD Longitude: -69.347

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Elevation: 190-230 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Swamp habitat dominated by Mauritia flexuosa.

Soil Description: Soils paritially decomposed organic material to mucky; always dark, deep, and acidic. Completley saturated, water flow minimal.

Habitat: Aguajal Wetland

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Tree. Yellow latex. Common.

Min. Height: 6 m

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Tres Islas

Project: Aguajal Project