Collection Details

Species: Hibiscus sororius L.

Malvaceae Hibiscus sororius L.
J. L. Clark , L. Clavijo, J. Janovec, M. Overstreet, J. Wells 11573


Collection Date: 20 May 2010
Determined By: J. P. Janovec
Determination Date: 28 October 2010
Institution: BRIT

Locality

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Tambopata

Locality Description: Distrito: Puerto Maldonado, trail to Aguajal, 37.5 KM west of Puerto Maldonado, highway Cusco-Puerto Maldonado.

DD Latitude: -12.7133

DD Longitude: -69.4697

Elevation: 200-246 m

Habitat

Habitat Description: Wetland (Aguajal) dominated by Mauritia flexuosa.

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Terrestrial herb, 15-30 cm tall. Digital photographs of this collection are posted in the Andes-Amazon Atrium of BRIT (http://atrium.andesamazon.org) and with John L. Clark (UNA).

Other Data

Project: Flora of Peru