Collection Details
Species: Merremia macrocalyx (Ruiz & Pav.) O'Donell
Collection Date: 21 September 2003
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 9 August 2005
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Manu Province
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios River, ca. 7.0 km upriver from mouth of Río Los Amigos. Trocha Aerodromo 225 m, a 4 m a la izquierda.
Locality Site Specific: Trocha Aerodromo.
DD Latitude: -12.57
DD Longitude: -70.1
Habitat
Habitat Description: Lowland tropical to subtropical moist forest. Upper terrace. Disturbed, secondary growth, with patches of old growth remaining.
Soil Description: Soil sandy, clay.
Habitat: Terrestrial , Terra Firme Forest
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Liana de 8 m de altura. Frutos maduros morados, con cinco alas.
Height: 8 m
Habit: Liana
Other Data
Research Site: Los Amigos Conservation Concession & Biological Station
Project: Los Amigos Botany