Collection Details
Species: Sloanea ternifolia
Collection Date: 11 April 2009
Determined By: J.E. Householder
Determination Date: 11 April 2009
Institution: BRIT
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Madre de Díos
Subregion: Tambopata
Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado
Locality Description: Rio Bajo Madre de Dios - Northern magin of river several kilometer upriver of confluence of Rio Heath.
DD Latitude: -12.4549
DD Longitude: -68.7221
Coordinate uncertainty: 1000 m
Elevation: 170-210 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Flat terrain on current floodplain. Fairly well-drained.
Soil Description: Clayey soils.
Habitat: Floodplain Forest
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Tree. Immature fruits green with spines. Seem to be dehiscent in four parts. Single seed red aril. Large tree with tall butresses.
Habit: Tree
Other Data
Project: Flora of Madre de Dios
Basis of Specimen: Preserved specimen