Collection Details

Species: Swartzia SpIndet

Fabaceae Swartzia SpIndet
J. P. Janovec , P. Centeno, B. R. Chambi, L. Clark, M. Crowell, D. White, J. M. Rodriguez 3709


Collection Date: 1 August 2008
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 1 August 2008
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Cusco

Subregion: Quispicanchis Province

Closest Town: Quincemil-Camanti

Locality Description: District of Camanti. Camanti River Watershed. Inland from Camanti River approximately 4 km to the southeast.

Locality Summary: Camanti River

Locality Site Specific: Camanti River

DD Latitude: -13.304

DD Longitude: -70.61

Elevation: 400-600 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Upper Amazonian lowland terrain on raised floodplain and uplands between the Camanti and San Lorenzo Rivers. Characterized by vast swamp forests cut by black water streams flowing to the Camanti River.

Habitat Summary: Upper Amazonian forest and swamps

Soil Description: Sandy clay with surface layer of organic matter. Some areas of seasonal inundation with rocky, sandier soils.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Tree to 7 m tall. Fruits red. Seeds black with white-yellow aril.

Other Data

Research Site: Camanti River

Project: Flora of Camanti-Marcapata