Collection Details

Species: GenIndet sp.jeh1024

Melastomataceae GenIndet sp.jeh1024
J. E. Householder 1959


Collection Date: 9 September 2012
Determined By: J. E. Householder
Determination Date: 5 November 2013
Institution: INPA

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Brazil

Region: Roraima

Subregion: Amajari

Closest Town: Boa Vista

Locality Description: Maracá Biological Station. Located on savanna-forest transition.

DD Latitude: 3.37611

DD Longitude: -61.45

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Elevation: 100-150 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Small Mauritia-dominated wetland embedded within terra firme forest matrix. Surrounding vegetated lake between two different watersheds.

Soil Description: Mostly organic to about 50cm depth.

Habitat: Aguajal Wetland

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Shrub. Petals white. Stigmas light purple. Cauliflorous. Fertile.

Max. Height: 3 m

Habit: Shrub

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Maraca 4

Project: Aguajal Project