Collection Details

Genus: Matelea

Asclepiadaceae Matelea
J. Schunke Vigo , J. G. Graham 15971


Collection Date: 15 September 2004
Determined By: unknown
Determination Date: 30 November 1
Institution: unknown

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Ucayali

Subregion: Padre Abad

Locality Description: Dist. Padre Abad. Cuenca del Rio Aguaytia. Quebrada Chesman, cerca al Boqueron de Padre Abad

Habitat

Habitat Description: Bosque primario, con abundante luz solar.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Trepador de 6-7 m. Flores de color verde amarillenta, brácteas verde amarillenta. Frutos de color verde olivo. La planta secreta latex blanco.

Habit: Vine

Other Data

Research Site: Río Aguaytia

Project: Herbario Forestal La Molina (MOL)

Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen