Collection Details

Species: GenIndet sp.jeh2771

Rubiaceae GenIndet sp.jeh2771
J. E. Householder , Amarildo Marques Coelho 2771


Collection Date: 5 April 2013
Determined By: J. E. Householder
Determination Date: 22 December 2013
Institution: INPA

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Brazil

Region: Roraima

Subregion: Caracarai

Closest Town: Caracarai

Locality Description: Parque Nacional Viruá, estrado perdida near BR 174.

DD Latitude: 1.48688

DD Longitude: -61.0114

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Min. Elevation: 32 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Small waterlogged depression surrounded by tall terra firme forest. Mauritia flexuosa co-dominant with Virola, Diospirus, and a species of Lecythidaceae. Dense shrub layer.

Soil Description: Substrates of permanantly inundated areas peat (10-30cm) or peaty clay. Substrates of seasonally inundated areas clay. Hill-hummock topography.

Habitat: Aguajal

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Tree to 6m. Flower white, subtended by large white leaf-like bracts.

Habit: Tree

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Viruá #3

Project: Aguajal Project