Collection Details

Species: Tetrapterys magnifolia Ruiz ex Griseb.

Malpighiaceae Tetrapterys magnifolia Ruiz ex Griseb.
J. P. Janovec , C. Nayahuacca, & V. Yumbato 2182


Collection Date: 21 May 2001
Determined By: W. R. Anderson
Determination Date: 1 October 2006
Institution: MICH

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Tambopata Province

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Río Los Amigos, traveled downriver - collected samples from riverside and upper bank.

Locality Site Specific: Los Amigos River watershed.

DD Latitude: -12.57

DD Longitude: -70.1

Elevation: 250-250 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Lowland tropical to subtropical moist forest. River bank and low floodplain vegetation.

Soil Description: Soil sandy, clay.

Habitat: Terrestrial

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Liana at 8 m, overhanging river. Fruit light green.

Habit: Liana

Other Data

Research Site: Los Amigos Conservation Concession & Biological Station

Project: Los Amigos Botany