Collection Details

Species: Mauritia flexuosa

Arecaceae Mauritia flexuosa
Aguajal 1


Collection Date: 20 May 2010
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 20 October 2010
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Manu

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Careterra Cusco Km 37.5 - Comunidad Mercedes - Plot Merc #3. Aguajal Mercedes.

DD Latitude: -12.695

DD Longitude: -69.4693

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Elevation: 200-250 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 , Aquatic

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Palm to 25 m.

Local Name: Aguaje

Habit: Palm

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Mercedes

Project: Aguajal Project