Collection Details

Species: Melothria pendula

Cucurbitaceae Melothria pendula
J. G. Graham , J. Schunke Vigo 4078


Collection Date: 27 June 2007
Determined By: M. Nee
Determination Date: 1 January 2012
Institution: NY

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Ucayali

Subregion: Padre Abad

Locality Description: Dist. Padre Abad. Cumbre de la Divisoria, entre Ucayali y Huanuco, cabecera del Rio Yurac, afluente del Rio Aguaytia.

Habitat

Habitat Description: Bosque secundario.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Trepadora de 3-4 m. Flores de color amarillos, frutos negros de 1 cm de largo por 8 cm de ancho.

Habit: Vine

Other Data

Research Site: Cumbre de la Divisoria

Project: Herbario Forestal La Molina (MOL)

Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen