Collection Details

Genus: Byttneria

Sterculiaceae Byttneria
J. E. Householder 3039


Collection Date: 1 October 2013
Determined By: unknown
Determination Date: 30 November 1
Institution: unknown

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Brazil

Region: Rondônia

Subregion: São Francisco de Guapore

Closest Town: Porto Murtinho

Locality Description: Reserva Biologica Guapore, Rio São Miguel.

DD Latitude: -12.4315

DD Longitude: -63.4405

Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m

Max. Elevation: 150 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Permanently flooded wetland dominated by Mauritia flexuosa. Transitions from dense, shrubby forest to open grassland experiencing frequent fire. Flood waters originate from small clear/black water stream, flood pulse to ~50cm.

Soil Description: Saturated organic material to 1 - 2 meters.

Habitat: Aguajal Wetland

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Shrub to 1m. Flowers white.

Habit: Shrub

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Murtinho

Project: Aguajal Project