Collection Details

Species: Sphyrospermum buxifolium Poepp. & Endl.

Ericaceae Sphyrospermum buxifolium Poepp. & Endl.
J. Schunke Vigo , J. G. Graham 16419


Collection Date: 15 October 2004
Determined By: E. M. Ortiz
Determination Date: 1 January 2006
Institution: unknown

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Ucayali

Subregion: Padre Abad

Locality Description: Dist. Padre Abad. Cuenca del Rio Aguaytia. Pampa del Sacramento, al oeste del Caserio La Libertad

Habitat

Habitat Description: Bosque primario, terreno pantanoso, con abundante luz solar.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Hierba trepadora epífita de 40-45 cm. Flores de color blanco, frutos verde amarillenta. La planta crece en arboles muertes.

Habit: Herb

Other Data

Research Site: Río Aguaytia

Project: Herbario Forestal La Molina (MOL)

Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen