Collection Details
Species: Ficus insipida
Collection Date: 18 October 2007
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 18 October 2007
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Manu
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Rio Alto Madre de Dios - Boca Manu. Communidad Isla de los Valles.
Locality Site Specific: Communidad Isla de los Valles.
DD Latitude: -12.2585
DD Longitude: -70.914
Coordinate uncertainty: 5000 m
Elevation: 280-320 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Abandoned channel of Manu river. Seasonal floods of sediment-rich waters often exceed 2 m for several months. Currently dry.
Soil Description: Soils clayey.
Habitat: Floodplain Forest
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree. Canopy dominant in depression. White latex. Smooth bark. Butressed.
Min. Height: 20 m
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Project: Flora of Madre de Dios
Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen