Collection Details
Species: Mendoncia aspera
Collection Date: 7 April 2009
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 7 April 2009
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Tambopata
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Rio Madre de Dios - Communidad Madama. Along unpaved road.
Locality Site Specific: Along unpaved road.
DD Latitude: -12.5381
DD Longitude: -69.0957
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Elevation: 180-220 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Disturbed forest surrounded by cow pasture.
Soil Description: Soils clayey.
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Vining herb. Raceme umbel-like, flattened. Sepals/bracts yellow. Flowers red, tubular, five parted. Mature fruits black with one seed. Nodes swollen.
Habit: Vine , Herb
Other Data
Project: Flora of Madre de Dios
Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen