Collection Details

Species: Spathanthus sp. Jeh1347

Rapateaceae Spathanthus sp. Jeh1347
J. E. Householder 2494


Collection Date: 5 March 2013
Determined By: J. E. Householder
Determination Date: 19 December 2013
Institution: INPA

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Brazil

Region: Amazonas

Subregion: Barcelos

Closest Town: Barcelos

Locality Description: Rio Aracá, northern tributary of Rio Negro.

DD Latitude: -0.12974

DD Longitude: -63.3054

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Min. Elevation: 32 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Seasonally flooded black water floodplain, along main channel.

Soil Description: White sand, completely flooded by 2-3m.

Habitat: Igapo

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Aquatic herb, emergent. Flowers with white "spathe"-like structure.

Habit: Herb

Other Data

Research Site: Rio Aracá Igapó

Project: Aguajal Project