Collection Details

Species: Sloanea ternifolia

Elaeocarpaceae Sloanea cf. ternifolia
J. E. Householder , Angel Balarezo Mozambite, Javier Huinga Maceda 483


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