Collection Details

Species: Xyris laxifolia Mart.

Xyridaceae Xyris laxifolia
J. E. Householder , Angel Balarezo Mozambite, Javier Huinga Maceda 269


Collection Date: 1 October 2008
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 1 October 2008
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Tambopata

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Carretera Iberia Km 18. Aguajal Bello Horizontes.

DD Latitude: -12.4794

DD Longitude: -69.0849

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

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Herb. Flowers yellow. Roots white.

Min. Height: 1 m

Habit: Herb

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Bello Horizontes

Project: Aguajal Project