Collection Details
Species: Heisteria acuminata (Humb. & Bonpl.) Engl.
Collection Date: 2 December 2007
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 2 December 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. Barrio de Santa Terresita.
Locality Site Specific: Barrio de Santa Terresita.
DD Latitude: -12.266
DD Longitude: -70.8909
Coordinate uncertainty: 5000 m
Elevation: 280-320 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Slightly disturbed. Flat terrain on current floodplain. Fairly well-drained.
Soil Description: Clayey soils.
Habitat: Floodplain Forest
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree. Immature fruit green, calyx bright red. White latex in petioles. Innerbark red.
Min. Height: 10 m
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Project: Flora of Madre de Dios
Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen