Collection Details

Species: Suessenguthia sp.

Acanthaceae Suessenguthia sp.
J. E. Householder , Angel Balarezo Mozambite, Javier Huinga Maceda 190


Collection Date: 20 July 2008
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 4 February 2011
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.

DD Latitude: -12.5421

DD Longitude: -69.3388

Coordinate uncertainty: 2000 m

Elevation: 190-230 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Open habitat dominated by agricultural activities. Chacra.

Soil Description: Soils clayey, alluvial.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Shrub. Flowers pink. Stamens in pairs of diffierent lengths. Stigma excerted beyond flowers. Five lobed.

Min. Height: 1.5 m

Habit: Shrub

Other Data

Project: Flora of Madre de Dios

Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen