Collection Details

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 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

Plant Notes: Herb to 1m. Base flat with blade bases arranged along one plane. Base often reddish, roots orange.

Habit: Herb

Research Site: Aguajal Murtinho

Project: Aguajal Project